For example you can look at alternative acquisition strategies like seller financing or lease/options (L/Os can be really risky though, cause you're kinda gambling with the seller on appreciation). 

In the mean time we can pay down more debt and save more for the down payment and reno costs.I'm thrilled that we have some hard numbers and an idea of what we should be looking at!

Avoid online auctions if you like to gamble, and can't resist putting in "just one more" bid.3.  

I have learned a lot over a short period and I am thrilled to have a place where I can network with others, learn, contribute and not feel like I am being scammed viewed as a potential buyer of some kind of product or service.As my post says, I am now officially a real estate investor after purchasing my first 2 properties in the Cleveland area. 

As I said we have been using it for 2 years and have been thrilled with all the new tools they have implemented and not changed our pricing structure.   

I have been searching and these are the kind of houses that I am seeing on Craiglist, MLS, papers, etc..30K older homes in C/D neighborhoods that will rent out for about $575 - $650 with $5000 worth of renovations.70 to 100K 70ish homes in B/C neighborhoods that will rent out for $850 to $1200 depending on price and other variables.100 to 250K 80/90 ish homes in A/B neighborhoods that will rent out for $1200 to $1800 depending on price and other variables.Duplexes seem non-existent or as the podcast gurus have said are a "Waldo" property with too much downside to take a gamble.

I'm betting they are probably thrilled there is someone there actually paying the HOA fees!  

But you are making a gamble on neighborhoods if you want any chance of cash flow. 

I know you're excited to have your first deal in the works, but don't get blinded by the thrill of the deal and lose sight of the fact that the point is to make money.

Your the best judge.. within 5 days she'll either be gone or within 6 days you'll file on the upcoming Monday.. loss of processing for basically a week is what your asking..and court costs.. if you can avoid that and she acutally leaves.. your ahead a lot of timePersonally my gamble would be to meet her Sunday set the appointment up and get the keys.