Just make sure whatever was done, was done well and that there aren't any mechanic's lies.

the main thing to look out for is if they are constantly going there for repairs, where i invest has houses about the same age and usually the 1st thing i do when i buy them is replace mechanical s, those are always the things that give you the most trouble, then you do not have to worry about them for at least 12 years. it is probably any extra maintenance killing your profit.

We've spent the last 15 months paying off $30k in credit card debt, $90k in student loans, $10k to her parents, and are getting ready to pay off the remaining $25k on an auto loan. 

Also, a lot of insurance companies that write a personal umbrella also want your underlying homeowners and auto policy.

We both have come to a point where our 9-5 jobs as a Graphic Designer and Auto Technician are just not satisfying, and we have a hard time leaving our dog home for hours without us.

Howdy all.I have been looking at a duplex in a fairly small town (22k residents from 2010 census) but has a decent number of employers including a major auto manufacturer nearby. 

No provider of wire or electronic communication service shall utilize service observing or random monitoring except for mechanical or service quality control checks; b.

Your DTI should be able to support all of your personal liabilities (credit cards, loans, auto loans, leases etc.) as well as taxes, insurance, association fee, and the mortgage payment on all your properties.If your income can support this and you guys get past the preapproved part at the bank, you're good to go.

I ask because when I was recently looking at purchasing a portfolio of properties that included an auto shop.

@Frank Ma - Age, condition and mechanical details of the building and what that means for differed and future maintenance:  flat roofs, central chiller, age and condition of ac units, etc.What is the unit mix and is it appropriate for the area?