Its a great way to get yourself into the RE investing game.

Try to put a bigger down payment in than you might need to give yourself some breathing room.2.

It's a good idea to schedule your own safety inspections, including checking for smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms.3.

It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I own property and do interior design for rental and investment properties so I stay up to date from my clients and local events I attend through RE associations and meetups which I recommend.

I think if you are going to keep all three parties involved as owners of the deal long term then you need to separate yourself as a renter and a contractor.

It is purely clickbait.Find yourself a market that you are interested in, learn as much as you can about that market, and find your deal. 

It's that simple.Doesn't hurt to have real hardwood floors and A/C as well.

I was broke and didn’t know what to do.