You will need to provide an explanation of the circumstances surrounding the BK every time you apply for credit, apply for a job, apply for a bank account, etc.Bottom line is if you’re working day labor type jobs for small companies and live on a cash basis it might not affect anything.  

Because of the smell from his unit and general hygiene, we also lost a tenant who didn’t want to live next to him anymore.

I have about 8K to start investing, which I know is not a lot, but with 3 kids living in SoCal, we are already pinching pennies. 

BUT, I am sick living in construction and would like to move to a new home and then finish fliping and sell or hold the two homes asap.

I live in Lanham, I am new to Real Estate Investing and looking to connect with local investor.

Selling would likely trigger capital gains taxes (unless you lived in the property for two out of the last five years or use a 1031 exchange).

It was a small $$$ project but time consuming because that was something I DIY'd while living in the property. 

I just posted a YouTube video about just that recently :-)

Where do you live?

The port of Puntarenas is lively.