I am saying be prepared to defend yourself financially as well as your reputation with those you might meet.

It'll be cheaper financially.

Make sure your financial advisor understands real estate taxation, financial planning and tax planning. 

This rating will give you a sense of the carriers financial solvency.

You did everything well financially, but in the past ten years how many real estate investors meetups have you gone to?

This included modernizing the kitchen with high-end appliances, upgrading bathrooms with spa-like features, and adding hardwood floors for a luxury feel Lessons learned?

This included modernizing the kitchen with high-end appliances, upgrading bathrooms with spa-like features, and adding hardwood floors for a luxury feel Lessons learned?

Financial freedom.

The factors to consider are your overall objectives, your credit score, DTI and personal financial condition I recommend you find a broker or originator whom you can trust and have them weigh your options.

Simply put, many of these distressed properties were put under duress by the former owners financially, not necessarily the location.