@Richard Decoste If reading a 200 page book seems monotonous try imagining it with a more exciting title like How To Not Go Broke In Brooklyn On Your First Real Estate Deal.That may sound harsh but the reality is you are competing against people who spent 200 grand on a real estate MBA and they definitely read more than 200 pages on how to crunch the numbers.

(Another deep breathe here and apologies from me to you for being harsh.)Perhaps your lender seems like a crook to you.

Also, remember that even if you got 100% financing on the property, there's still a matter of coming up with commissions, closing costs, etc.I don't mean to come off harshly, I understand your position, and trying to get something going.

I dont mean to sound harsh or critical at all.

This isn't meant to be harsh, so I hope you don't take it that way.

I agree with both of these guys and hopefully this won't sound as harsh as it may come across...

Here in CO, 5 day inspection period up front before addenda is signed, they are a little harsh on FHA borrowers, weeding out the flakes pretty easily.My least favorite to deal with?

We don't have harsh winters, wet humid conditions, or basements to contend with.

Hate to sound harsh but it sounds like you halfassed the work on this house...

I hate to be harsh, but we’d rather not have anyone learn the business on our dime.