@Jeremiah Gaviña join the national guard reserves part time, get a va loan with 0 down payment, then house hack your way into real estate.

They caught me off guard as I didn't want to delay my closing and allowed my emotions to take over first vs trusting my gut instinct!

I am an Active Guard Reserve Soldier and i have 16 years in which means its time to start going.

I talked to a security guard on the premises who is actually nice and he says that the whole complex "is his house" "This is his house" I was ok, good for him, but what does that have to do with me and parking at the guest parking lot and going to work?

I almost have 2.Stand up shower in the new bathroom.Red Guard coating to seal the dura rock backing.  

Once you have the contract in place, the best way to safe guard your interest in the property is to record the contract.

My take is I can buy it empty, have to have "vacant insurance," and have it sit empty for X long while I wait for 30+ day leases, or I can rent it regularly so it's occupied, guarded from vandals, and I'm making money while I wait for my leases, and I can work out all the post-rehab kinks with plumbing, electrical, etc. 

Have you tried REIA Guard?

Drop your guard and you will get screwed.PS.

This is what caught me off guard.