The amount of the TI allowance ties into the length of the lease since an owner can't make money putting up new TI funds every year or two.Another issue that ties into TI is how much control the tenant has in what kind and size of signage can be put up and how much they can alter the exterior look of their space.

I suggest practicing smiling and answering the phone in front of a small mirror, as I was taught, as callers can sense the smile that translates into them getting the help they want.

I would say that approximately 40% or more of the floor joists and viewable sub-floor had mold.THAT had an almost immediate effect on my good feelings about the property and definitely changed my attitude on my offer because now, I had to factor in mold remediation and/or basement water-proofing into my offer equation which you guessed it...translated into a much lower offer than I would have offered...sight unseen blissfully unaware that there was a mold issue.Feel free to share any sight unseen stories or horror stories.

Moving foward, I will make sure to alter my messages to avoid getting banned.

Be sure there is coverage for dwelling or also referred to as additions & alterations.

Borrowers may use foreign income to qualify if the following requirements are met.Verification of Foreign IncomeCopies of his or her signed federal income tax returns for the most recent two years that include foreign income.The lender must satisfy the standard documentation requirements based on the source and type of income as outlined in Chapter B3–3, Income Assessment.Note: All income must be translated to U.S. dollars.

Watch for tenants making unauthorized alterations or causing damage to these items. 10.

It's good to sell people on your past experiences, but the financing side may not translate to today.

The 2% / 50% guidline used by many investors would make this property worth up to $33,000 2% is $660 the 50% rule which may be conservative indicates your cash flow after maintenance taxes and insurance would be $330 xc 12 or $3960 which translates to a 12% cash on cash return. considering your low taxes and insurance on this property a buy and hold type like myself would consider this property.

Kyle--That is a good thought but the structure of the home would have to be altered in order to put a door way with bedrooms on the home.