When they move out and i paint over the spackle repairs it is usually undetectable. 

If you are a Veteran its 100% financing which can also help save money and in as little as 6-12 months you can move out of a unit and rent out all units and start over.

I would ask yourself what is your end goal?

Focus on getting your finances in order, setting achievable goals, and finding a mentor or local real estate groups to guide you.

It seems like your goal is appreciation or that you are willing to sacrifice cash flow for appreciation, as long as your return is trending in the right direction.

Find a good lender, get pre approved, make sure you practice running the #'s using the 100's of videos and guides from BP, find an investor friendly Realtor, and then start making offers on any property that meets your goal.

But that’s not always the case.A while back, we came across a move-in ready condo in Atkinson, NH.

If you ask the manager to justify a fee and he starts hemming and hawing, move on or require them to remove the fee.

When you move forward, they should provide proof and name you additional insured.

Real estate helped me reach my simple goal: create cash flow for today and secure a comfortable retirement for later.