i used to think that if i didn't buy lunch, i was "saving" money, but really what i was doing was SPENDING my time making it, packaging it, putting it in the refridgerator, etc.i used to think by ironing my own clothes that i was "saving" money, but what i was doing was SPENDING my TIME doing useless dribble when i could be doing other more important things.once your brain fully realizes how important TIME is (don't become a workaholic though!)

In my experience, there are two types of investors that dress up: Sharks that dress up in expensive, slick looking clothing and generally look down upon people, or the 'Ol Gil from the Simpsons type that dusts off their suit to try and look important/successful and just blows the pitch from inexperience.

Find something cheaper and pay cash, I know it won't be in CA either.Starting with an average, in this case way below average, deal is like saying, "I'll start out dating ugly, skanky women and work my way up to cute, nice girls.It sounds to me like you're suffering from "gottadoadealitis".

Tiffany-In my search, I just ran across an article that makes some great points for single women buying their first home.

I also recommend notifying the renter that there are water issues and you are not responsible for clothes damaged by it from washing.

I have a handyman who works for another investor and actually prefers S8 (gracious almost to a fault) over doing the $500k homeowners (says the latter are a PITA).and then I've heard the bad stuff. my buddy is a cop in a nice suburb. goes to the same apartment complex all the time. one call he got S8 gal shows up at the door naked. he asked her to put some clothes on...she returns wearing a hat...

Or ask the men/women behind the counter they may have a recommendation for you.

If it's a plain clothes type and he/she simply observes, the occupant may blow up with threats, that should do it too.

I'm hoping I won't have any issues when my handyman moves in, because he can have more debris on his clothes...It depends on the area about tenant expectations, but I think it definitely helps reduce vacancy and make the rent more firm..

The value of the Section 8 voucher counts towards our income requirements, so does the value of food stamps and other non-monetary benefits that aid in covering the cost of food, shelter, clothing, transportation, medical care.About the tenant who was struggling with paying the $25 or just paying it late...