I think it would be helpful for the "noobs" on BP if John would be willing to consolidate this together into a BP post itself.

I know it's not much consolidation, but no lender will let them buy a house without paying off the judgment first.

I would see this more like as consolidation part of even good time to buy LOL

You pay a little interest in the spread, but you have access to the money for the great deals that are soon to come.Currently banks are experiencing internal difficulties and there will be further consolidation.

Many successful investors started with one SFH... then two... then three... and then later consolidated into Multi-family.There is nothing wrong with starting with one rental, getting your feet wet, learning, and then increasing the portfolio.But like others have stated, find a property that makes sense both financially and that would be desirable for renters.

And the data shows this: The 1980's was the kick-off of the great American Corporate consolidation.

Consolidate your debt and liquid assets into the same bank. 

I have seen that happen with consolidation of a lot of large firms back in 2008 to 2010 when there volume dropped and sales price dropped but bills remained the same.

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He will consolidate the donor list and agree the time and date for the mobile donor coach to come to our shopping center..