They mentioned they live debt free and don't ever buy on anything on credit.  

Every investment loan I've ever seen makes you sign quite a few docs at closing stating that you will NOT occupy the property. 

For flips the largest value adds are bathrooms and the kitchen so this could be something for you to wait on until you either are ready to sell or see that the condition has gone down of the existing countertops.

And then too if you're financing, be sure to run the Cash-on-Cash to see what your real return is expected to be.I started as an investor with turnkeys and have worked with them ever since.

I know you mentioned a realtor (I am an investing agent), but if you ever want someone else's opinions/eyes on something, let me know.

Hey there :) Just curious if you've ever heard about Ashland City being on the rise as well?

My background is in analytics and have worn a couple of different hats in the space - sales compensation, business performance / reporting, COGS management, and opportunity / risk evaluation and implementation.Real estate investing is the first topic in a long time - maybe ever - in which I've been truly interested in learning more.

Ever state and county is different but do not wait trust me I have seen every case and the only one who loses is you the land lord.

You can also have multiple VA and FHA loans as well if the situations ever arose.  

And if the rates ever do come down from 7.25 to say 5, I'm going to get a nice little boost in income when I refi.