The cost/benefit to get to 700 may not make sense.For example, to rehab a unit and get it looking nice, it may take 4-6k, is it worth the extra 25 bucks a month to be getting the highest rent on the block?

You might get an extra 50 bucks a month, but you're also likely to get mistrust and resentment.

I don't know the system nor the promoter.What I think is absolutely pathetic is that you don't think enough of yourself to invest a couple hundreds bucks into your own future. 

Make them put into writing exactly what they will be delivering to you.Fortunately, this lesson only cost me a couple hundred bucks.

Make a few bucks on a hand of blackjack.  

So I need to get the most bang for my buck.  

I haven't rehabbed one before so looking for a great contractor to help me streamline the process and get me the best bang for my buck.

He's willing to walk away from the property and is done talking to the bank.Provided the property isn't totally trashed and in need of a lot of work, you might be able to reinstate the loan and get into this for under $5K.Depending on the property (and in-law management), you may be able to cash flow a couple hundred bucks a month.  

For a cheapskate version.....I did a short blog post today on some "Classics of Landlord Lit" and I suspect you could get all 4 books mentioned for easily less than 50 bucks used, new maybe $100.

I hated shelling out the $800.00 bucks plus I did for mine, but it has me covered for any eventuality, and I use it over and over.Welcome again.