I am keenly aware that in any cash flow analysis, the expenses of the property are greater than simply mortgage, taxes, and insurance.

Regardless, not sure I'm too keen to inherit tenants that have not gone through my screening process and capable of this.

Entrepreneur and landlord friendly, the government is keen on becoming the next biggest innovation state and city in the world.Intel is dumping $5B (billion) into Chandler.Apple has secretly built their next center in Mesa.Mesa Airport is the next huge landing pad of the nation.A huge logistics company just moved here.

First, not keen on living room being in the rear and visitors needing to track thru the house to get to it.

I think the neighborhood is rougher so that may well explain why no one else has been keen to touch this.

Keen questions and it makes me think twice about owner financing.

. :)Mark, I agree with much of what you're saying, but I'm not keen on birddogging, depends on how it's done and state laws.Michael, I agree that doing an option and then assigning it can be a good first deal, but you can't walk out not knowing anything and get that closed without knowing other issues. :)

I have been really struggling to get a good real estate agent, because most of them focus only on primary residence,and not too keen to handle deals that are under $150k.

I am keenly aware that my ability to live life as I do is due in large part to the choice the best among us make to stand on that wall...I fear we've lost touch as a society with what freedom means.

I don't necessarily have the funds needed to secure even a cheap house but I have a pretty keen intellect, and I know there are options for folks in the same position as me.My real estate agent keeps stating she needs a pre-approval letter, then I have to fill out a bunch of paperwork and basically I'm obligating myself to buy.