My mentor and I are going to be looking at that unit this week but from what I could see when I went and checked it out this past weekend it does not appear to have any major issues just needs a good cleaning and the nail holes need to be filled with spackle.

Hey Ben Skove I think you nailed it. 203K loans are REALLY annoying to work with, so it's not worth the trouble for anyone.

Steve:Sorry I did not get to this last evening as I committed ... it slipped my mind.In our neck of the woods, we have a standard government lease (called Form 6) which, while it is not obligatory we use it, any lease you draw-up yourself cannot deviate or contradict the standard lease ... so most folks use it.The standard lease allows the landlord to attach their own Schedules to the lease ... most notably Schedule A - Additions to the Standard Lease ... this is where your "house rules" are to be found.In our Schedule A, we have a section on Alterations to Rental Property which contains the following clauses:1.The Tenant agrees to use only putty, tacks, pins or finish nails but not stickers or tape as picture hangers. 2.The tenant agrees not to make any additions, changes or alterations to the rental property without prior written permission of the Landlord.

Rick Harmon nailed the important points.

The hedge funds have torn up the inventory there and people are still fighting tooth and nail to get properties.

If there are no better deals, nail that one!

@rob k hit the nail on the head, the majority of the show just has a staged feel to it.

Yes and no.John Miller nailed it.

YOu can nail down your budget pretty well before you start and have a good Idea were your going to be at financially.

If they need nails, caulk, etc, they can go to one of my suppliers where I have an account, or to HD and the cashier calls and I give my credit card over the phone.