- You max loss is $3,880, which is much less than many real estate gurus charge for their programs:)- You should be able to get your EMD back, as qualifying for, and getting, a mortgage is typically a contigency to get it back.- Why'd you have to pay for a survey?

Typically they will have referrals to local accountants you can interview. 

I find these to appreciate better than your typical LTR here which are usually in C/D class neighborhoods.I tend to look at each Real Estate opportunity as what its highest and best opportunity is. 

They usually sell for a really attractive price because investment property financing is (obviously) difficult, somewhat limiting the buyer pool to owner-operator small business owners (who in turn are typically great clients, as well).  

This would typically occur only if you are over extended.  

Shared laundry meant a fifth utility meter and high water costs that I paid.

I’m looking forward to hearing everyone’s thoughts and advice.Best,Kevin In Pittsburgh at least FHA isn't necessarily a problem, but you can't be super aggressive about you offer price with most sellers unless you're the only one interested/offering. 203k is tough to get accepted, but a typical FHA isn't the worst. 

GRM and cap rate both looked great, but when we pulled utility records, we found heating costs in winter were brutal because of old, inefficient systems.

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Deductible expenses include a proportional share of mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance, utilities, and repairs.