My interest in real estate is pretty accidental... 

Some details about me and goals:  I have one property cash flowing $260 per month (purchased as a primary and became accidental rental), and one property that I bought specifically for my parents where I'm out of pocket $400 per month.  

You have no further obligation to these people, if they press tell them you do not rent to smokers and hang up. 

In my enthusiasm I already got involved in a thread, and realize, I haven't properly introduced myself:I am a home owner, accidental landlord on my first home, which is under water, but not deterred.  

I am an accidental landlord now and have found I am not a landlord.  

Press on!

So, taking action is the only way to get anywhere.. I've believed it. Power of positive thinking and all of that... I was out to talk to 3 different home owners in the morning and I met this guy I had a short conver...

The point being, if you are interested in investing more or do any realistic forecasting on debt you may incur in the near future, I think you would be hard pressed to debt instrument lower than where residential mortgages have been and are currently.Secondly, not to talk you out of using Sofi, I am sure they are great, but there is nothing inherently special about the rates or "no lender fee", no closing costs structures they are offering.

I have recently attended the Fortune Builders 3 day seminar, and enjoyed the information but was not hard pressed to spend 20 -50 k.  

Hello all,I find myself here as an "accidental landlord" who needs some advice from those with more experience than I.Anyways, my wife and I purchased a house in upstate NY last year...and it has been a nightmare ever since.