Teaming up with a partner can help lower initial costs and bring in extra support.

I'd even recommend looking up on public records of some beat up small family in the area and calling them personally to see if they would sell you their property that needs work, especially if they owned it over 10 year, that usually means they are tired of it, and investing in bigger projects. 

@Bonnie Low if you have an international student they will have an SSN if they will be paid by the university or sometimes get an ITIN to open a bank account. locally you may be able to search by name in local databases but it isn't usually helpful.

You could also move into the Tampa property later on - although I would say this is a rare practice because people usually like to take advantage of the primary home loans if they are going to live in it (people usually live in, and then rent).

That usually just means the stabilization method under the tub has shifted.

should i start adding extra to the principal immediately or keep paying the usual?

Facing these obstacles is a sign you’re on the right track and making important strides towards your dreams.Success usually doesn't come instantly.

Listing inventory looks to have a trend that is counter to most other markets in Massachusetts; usually inventory increases in the Summer and lessens in the Winter!

Prepayment penalties- usually 1-5 year terms.

You can explain to your potential new partner that he will make an extra amount on each deal through his realtor commission which will help increase his profit.If possible make a deal that both of you are happy with because finding quality people to work with is a key to being successful long term.