Now I feel as though we're on one accord so I'm a bit happier.

Ah, plenty my young friend.You see... with all the different ways there are to make money in this world, I still believe real estate is the best way there is.Rather than just following some recommendation of a loud-mouthed talking head on TV to buy this stock or that... you use leverage (i.e. debt) very smartly to build equity in something while your renters actually pay the debt for you.Whoa!

I have had a few minor issues during the first lease year, but found the faster you respond to these situations the happier your tenants will be.

The cost will still be low, the work will be done right and it will make the tenant happier about this particular thing, all while avoiding setting a precedent for him to feel like he can renovate the entire apartment to his liking.If he wants to update a house, he should buy his own house.

That lead to word of mouth on another- his sister.

As a youngster, that happened to me too often until I learned to put it under contract or keep my mouth shut.

It is possible that a small local bank will be happier to do the deal because they can more accurately value the comps.

The third one I bought was off market word of mouth friend of a friend.

She claims poor-mouth and only pays half of the 1st mortgage every month. 

I am on day 3 of training and I could not be happier with my choice.