Ultimately I know I need to do what fits me best.

(As long as the increased price still fits within the numbers that work for you with this property.)If they don't do that, that means the other buyer's not willing to put the offer in writing, which makes it meaningless, or else there is no other buyer.

It also fits your criteria of being within a 25 minute drive of the city for sure.

I have a couple that look to be a great fit, and I approved them today after they passed all background/income/credit checks.

I've been doing my basic research into RE investing and calculations to find out what fits into my goals. 

Once you've set your criteria you'll have a much easier time identifying markets that fit your criteria.

We've found this typically incentives people to stay in their units after an increase, as they have time to try it out to see if the new rates fit their budgets, as opposed to having to make that commitment to paying the higher rate for a full 12 months. 

part of that was retro fitting buildings and other up grades to properties.. 

To qualify for a mortgage your DTI will need to fit.

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