The rates will likely be more favorable.If you're going through with this, I would encourage you to visit your local REAI group and see if there's a person willing to partner with you; a person who has a construction background.  

However, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Setting up Keyword Alerts How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)  https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)Before your 1st purchase, please ensure you visit the below link for some tips. https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

I also encourage you to attend your local REI club meetings.

Here is a blog post that I read this morning that was encouraging to me.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/0...I wish you the best!

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Ask to go inside the unit.On the contrary to what @Perry Ivy described in his post about $3000 worth of damage, I encourage dogs in my units that are located in B+ class areas.  

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But through my studies I want to encourage you guys to soak in your course especially if you are new as it teach you a lot about real estate for beginners.

Brandon,Thanks for the encouragement!

I'd encourage you to come up with objective criteria so it is easier to make an objective decision.I look for applicants with income in a sweet spot - they lose points for having high income, because it is a red flag of why aren't hey looking for a better place.