The glass block windows I get from another place are made in their shop too.

I've used and profited handsomely from options, however there are other tools that I've used, too.

Karen MikolainisOnce upon a time there was a real estate investor that had like 50 first mortgages on properties, as well as a few second mortgages, some HELOCs, and some unsecured lines of credit too.

"Oh you heard about people getting burned in these type programs, thats those OTHER guys, not me....you can trust me (gold tooth smile)" Thats my problem with gurus...is that they go after people already destitute and desperate and they use their HOPE of a better life to sell them their system.

Some qualified buyers may perceive your property as having some issues too, the reason you are offering to refinance.

Investors in my area literally fight tooth and nail to get their hands on winning properties.

Even with that (assuming a $400/mo rent) I could cash flow positively with 10% vacancy, and 20% down (and probably even 10% down if I had too).The only things I don't yet know are, the condition of the building & neighborhood, the current vacancy rate and the current rents of the tenants.

I'm actively looking in SW Missouri and Arkansas too.

I would want to look at your rental comps with a fine tooth comb.

Never heard of prints being required.Cook County (Chicago) requires it too.