Make sure you ask questions about your learning style, how they will be there to support you, ect...A Great Mentor is Priceless, but the wrong one is a waste of money.

I’ve had master keys for almost all of our locks since the earth cooled, but technology has definitely changed, and so have landlord style locks.

@Alicia ProkosThat kind of tile is known as arabesque or lantern style tile.

I won't be staying in corrections it's not a life style I'm willing to live!

We are panning on using a  Home Style Renovation Conventional Loan which requires 15% down (of the overall construction and renovation amount)  The construction cost are part of the loan.

I don't want my business investments to interfere with my personal business and further complicate everything I do.I realize that in doing so, I am sacrificing some in the rate but it seems worth it in the long run.Did anyone execute this strategy starting out?

Your best option is to change your life style, live frugally and put every penny into paying off your debt.

For a fix and flip, you should be attempting to create a home that is accessible to anyone, regardless of style or taste.

There are two styles of PM contracts:X% of the GSI for the unit(s)X% of the rents collectedYou will find (1) dominates the industry and (2) is more fair BUT rare :sigh:

Also, while I completely agree with you that a wet grass short cut is on the tenant in terms of responsibility, I had one slip IN THE RAIN in a garden style open building and still got $75k in settlement.