Take it from a guy who's had the good fortune (or bad judgement) to buy many new cars and trucks that aren't nearly as wise of a choice as a Civic: you're decision to pick that model is an indicator that your judgement is sound and will enable you to successful in the long run.

While you are living there you will be paying a mortgage which could actually enable you to save less money. 

Hello - I’m looking for a platform that enables us to track properties we are looking at purchasing.  

If they called and gave a legitimate reason and its uncommon then yes work with them.

@Russell BrazilHey, I’m still buying and investing, but it’s a legitimate question on how some of these people are making money.

I would not broadly condemn these legitimate business structures.

Everyone is trying to do it on the cheap.I am trying to start well thought-out Properties, that attract people, that can get repeats and referrals, that are a legitimate vacation destination, that are stunning, Etc.Yes I mostly use second hand.

I would stay far away from Fayetteville if you're playing the long gameThank you for the input -- any idea on rental rates for either place at certain retail values - Still feeling the rental market rates out on craigslist.I'm going to be looking into joining a REIA in the area within the month, I found one that meets monthly, its ~ $150/year membership, but quite worth it for the connections if its legitimate

What is a sure way to tell if a lender is legitimate?

If I ask them to fix the leaks and they say no, aren't we just back where we were or does that actually enable then to leave the deal?