I’ve already put down a $2,000 earnest deposit and paid for the inspection and appraisal.This event is unprecedented in the area, as the area is typically low in violence and considered very safe.

Bonus, Overtime, and Commission income all typically need a 2 year average either at the same job or in the same line of work.

Another option is to put an electronic deadbolt on the front door with a non-locking door knob.

Okay, I think co-signing could potentially be an option in the future.

I would recommend the East Idaho REIA which is typically the 3rd Wednesday at 5:30pm in IF and the Poky REIA which is typically the 1st Tuesday at 6:30pm.

@Rory DarcyRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Below is some copy & paste info about our methodology:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

We are currently at a low affordability rate, which is typically a leading indicator of slowdown and price trend change.

All others are month to month or expiring this year.I used a spreadsheet I typically use to analyze a financed deal.

It's a good time to review markets, but living in China there are a lot of other closer, international markets that could be options as well.