Record every wall, ceiling, floor, front and back of doors, shades opened and closed, window screens, yard from every angle, home exterior from every angle, mattresses (uncovered), etc.

This is such a great message board...it's so nice to see so many New Investors soaking up as much knowledge as they can.

You should beable to uncover most everything.

She never wants to move, because this is not your typical section 8 house, and she can now live with the "RICH" people..So that worked out well so far. 2 months ago I purchaced another house via a REO..I got a good deal on it..Payed 80k and the house across the street sold last week for 128.Here is where it gets interresting..I helped a lady who is 36 w/7 kids move from not so nice an area, to this house, which is a fairly nice area.

I'm doing research first, to try to uncover anything that I'd regret my decision for.

It is so nice to see that PA is really starting to represent.Read all that you can.

Assuming 50% OE, and hitting the $100 per door cash flow (which everyone should use as a minimum in my opinion), may not be a good investment as your due diligence may uncover that the area is in a large downturn resulting in reduced rents over time, higher expenses, less tenants to choose from a declining population, no upside potentials, etc. etc. etc.

One of the best ways to uncover the motivation of the seller is to find out why they are selling.

She was so nice and sweet, but the MS13 tat on her neck made me think otherwise.

So nice just getting a check once a month.2.