I have a friend who also invested with this guy and she's received some small payments irregularly, but a small % compared of what she invested.I'll follow up on the items you mentioned to take action on, I appreciate the input!

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking and is full of great content.I recommend that you check out the following resources:1.

I think you have about 90 days to move into the property for an owner-occupied loan but I am not sure if that differs between FHA vs. conventional - @Zack Karp or @Jose Valdovinos could confirm that...Either way, I'd follow the advice of others above...give the seller two or even three separate offers that work for you. 

However, once I signed an agreement, they sent me an even longer punch list, approaching $2K for a while bunch of silly things, none of which would deter tenants (proven once I switched away from RL) and all of them carrying ridiculous surcharge prices way higher that one may see even in most expensive coastal markets like CA and NYC.

Definitely gonna follow up with them next week. 

I would think a detection device would be easy to fool or disable, and difficult to prove in court.I would focus on inspections and look for the following evidence, then document with pictures, written warnings, demands of cleaning/repairs, and follow-up inspections.

In addition to setting up a website and dominating the relevant SEO, I'd add the following tips:Assuming you have sealed deals before, try to trace a profile of your audience.

Should just have to Google the name of the neighborhood or city followed by crime map.

Fast forward to 2024, and we have a renewed interest on buying some multifamilies to hold, dabbing on mobile homes, and even buying some single family properties to flip.I am looking forward to learning from this wonderful group of investors, and follow some of you on your path.

@Sean Hoglund  Assuming the prior years tax value is lower than your purchase price as in your example, you want to file your ATI Exemption before Jan 31st following your closing date at your county's Assessors office.