With the guidance of Sean and Aaron we stepped through the property, analyzing what each of us might alter or change about the lay out and rehabbing of the property.Our group repeated a similar process through 3 properties (each priced differently, each with its own problems (or as we BPers call it - opportunities to make money).For example, the second property we visited was completely wet, smelled of mold, and was going to need a total gut rehabbing.

This is the only type of loan where we will not count the payment against you.Talk with your 401k people ahead of time, before altering your retirement/savings strategy in any way.

I don't paint brick unless it looks terrible or I am doing some kind of exterior alterations.

He is in America and there is  freedom of speech and he is enttled to his opinion In all these, corporate decisions are not made on the alter of sentiments; there might be an initial sentimental impact on this business, (like some folks here clamoring to change the building in Toronto from "Trump Tower');  but you might be surprised, this might even fuel his business empire.He is a smart businessman and rightly knows his business will not descriminate bc it can get sued.

Another question:Would you do anything to the house to alter the layout to flip or rent for a higher price?

@Karen Margrave I'm trying to understand what the benefit is to cut back the roof other than aesthetically alteration and removal of shed.

Develop your specific criteria and then search for deals that fit within it.Do not alter your criteria to try and force deals that's how you get into trouble.Every time is a good time to buy it's just a numbers game and deals are hard to find right now.

I'm looking to buy my first property in a couple of months but am also considering a change of jobs.What are the guidelines on job changes and how they will alter my approval odds?

The only disadvantage I'm aware of is that they are a bit more difficult if the owner wants to alter the home, add-on or whatnot down the line. 

Alter either one and your projections change.Investigate the market FMR and compare to you rents for each door of the 6-plex.