I was a realtor in Katy for 5 years but still invest there in Houston.  

Quote from @Alexandra Feig: Hi all,About to close on a property in Columbus and seeking some contractor recommendations!   

It sounds like a big misunderstanding and I guess the learning lesson is for you to always to get an invoice from anyone doing work.  

Hi Everyone,I’m investing in an essentially turnkey (it was a flip) MFH in Woonsocket, RI and wanted to get your take from anyone who has experience in the city.I know the city has a bit of a reputation, but it’s in the Fairmount neighborhood that tends to be quite good.

Purchase price: $90,000 Cash invested: $15,000 What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

When you live in that duplex for 2 years and then sell you'll be able to take 50% of the profit tax free (the allocation for the side you lived in). 

For instance, the term could be 3 years and add a clause that says they have to return the property to the condition it was in when they moved in, not just keep their deposit. 

I've had 14 SF rentals in 6 different states, using 6 different management companies. 

If so then a 1031 exchange would be in order. 

Are there maturity extensions built into the loan agreement?