If I decide it's worth investing in, I will crunch the numbers in more detail and do more research.I recommend reading "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene to learn how to invest in other markets.

I do not want to reject him based on those grounds and I am considering increasing the rent by $100 a month and letting him move in. I

Cabinet doors and drawers and even the built in!! I

After about 30 days in, I received a call from the owner/operator of 5 auto repair facilities.

I kept the pool, but after 8 yrs decided it’s better to fill it in. I

Not totally sure where will be the best options for us to invest in.   I

@Moira BaggettWithout knowing what “failing” means - there is great advice from others on this page.One thing I would do is go back and read your documents to see what happens in the situation you are in. I

why not go in person to the market you're trying to buy in?! I

If he doesn't let you in, I would back out and not take the deal.

However as I am looking for my next property, if I buy to live in, I know I will take a hit and be negative cash flow for a few years but if I buy an investment property I would go a little outside the city/in commuter towns most likely.