Since I can travel to this area for work on a weekly or semi-weekly basis, I suppose that wouldn't be much of an issue.

Here in CA, taxes are due semi-annually and some people pay that way (i.e., two installments per year).

I bet that most people looking to move are also looking for a move-in ready house, not a semi-move-in ready house.The market value is $20,000.What should be my asking price if I make all the renovations?

@Jarred Sleeth Thanks for ploughing through my semi-inebriated rambling :) Now that I read it again, my vague word-math doesn't stand up to scrutiny. 

John,Welcome to BP John sure you're going to enjoy the experience here in this forum I know some very experienced real estate investors that are semi retired and have been in the business 30 40 + years that are looking for people like you that want to learn and might be able to exchange a little bit of your time or maybe experience in other areas to learn real estate investing and to have a pro looking over your shoulder.I would be happy to put you in touch if you decide you'd like to meet somebody like that

I invested in a semi-professional camera with an ultra-wide angle lens and I don't regret it.It cost me around $1,000 and I already got that money back by attracting more tenants quicker.

As you undoubtedly know, it's a red-hot market in Seattle/Eastside, great for those who are into flipping, not so wonderful for the cash-flow folks.What are you looking for as far as contacts, advice, rants, jokes, or other bits of semi-solicited information?

Hello all,I have been involved in real estate half heartedly for over ten years and i'm finally ready to make Real Estate my life.  Im ALL IN.  Right now my focus is marketing, finding great deals so that I can wholes...

there are semi private lenders that will do these generally they want to see 40 to 50% down  10 points and 8 to 9% interest amort over 30

., landlords doing annual or semi annual turns get in the units and can go over them every inch, inside out, but not those with very long term tenants)...