Took him 1.5 years to close on a property.If you are looking for a fixer-upper it is somewhat common to get a price reduction. 

The podcasts have been so helpful and convenient as Im often driving through upper New England for my current job.

This killed me because I was really looking for a fixer upper, but my hand was forced due to the time restraints.

The FHA program was not designed for upper-middle class income earners.

My plan is to convert the upper half into four 2BR rental units, rent them furnished/utilities/internet included to students on a 9month lease, then airbnb them to tourists & faculty in Jun, Jul & Aug. 

Santa Barbara.In portlandia number one in migration of course is from CA.. number two tho is upper mid west.. folks move here and rave about the weather.. being so warm in the winter etc..

It sounds like a lot to tackle for a newbie, I wouldn't have in my early years but nearer the end I had a Realtor tell me that, "a lot of people say they're looking for a fixer upper and they mean paint one bathroom and replace light bulbs.

What unites all of them is a phenomenal economic growth phase (for midwest standards anyway) and haveing a large body of fresh water just down on the beach.

My credit which is usually in the mid to upper 700s in the upper 600s right now due to the new card and mainly the debt utilization rate I presume. 

-- Make sure a picture of the house is in the body of the letter and the top left of the envelope-- Ask if they want to sell their house-- Include your name and business info7)**When you get a response**-- Do a walkthrough inspection-- Find holding costs, rehab costs, insurance, and other fees (is there a never-ending list of fees?)