That's our nod to flexibility for taking into account holidays, weekends and unusual circumstances that may arise.

I have full time position in a separate business, but have flexibility to pursue this endeavor.I will be doing my due diligence with pouring as much info in my head as my RAM will allow, and may need to dump some old info and defrag, but plan to get as much info here and there and everywhere possible to learn the ropes and build this long term opportunity!

Other flexibility you should have will be term of the note as well as the loan balance.

Homeaway.com, and Flipkey.com to determine: a) what other rentals are nearby and b) how booked they are.VRBO.com is the best source so start there and search by dates using the "my dates are flexible option."

What I mean by that, is that I inquired with quite a few local banks what loan programs, rates, rules (overlays), etc they had in preparation for me buying several more rental houses around the beginning of last year.I really liked what Union Bank had to offer because they were a portfolio lender and could be more flexible with the number of loans allowed.

If it's a regular listing agent, commission payment is usually 3% to 6% I think, but payment can be flexible.

One more tip..Buying FHA your first deal is a great way to leverage your capital, especially if you're flexible enough to buy a 4plex and live in one unit.

I've been a lot more flexible since I'm young and single w/ no family.

I'll be investing in the South Side but will be traveling from Libertyville to Illinois/Indiana border so am flexible to meet pretty much anywhere.Thanks,Matt

As our holdings increased, it was clear that flexibility with my own business was the way to manage our portfolio (8 properties).