If listened to about 200 podcasts, read tons on BP and read several books too.

Vacancy rates can be found from property management companies and several public real estate websites.

I could definitely see myself hanging out and having a beer with several of my tenants.

I served in the Air Force, deployed to the Gulf region several times.

Called several places for loan based on this info, selected one and they said 20% down at 5.8% Term 30yrs and received pre-approval letter. 

It was relatively smooth with several stressful moments.

You'll pay extra for the broker, but it will save having to knock on several bank doors.Is seller financing an option?

It was relatively smooth with several stressful moments.

I advise tenants to start looking at this point and schedule several showings when they are in town for their appointment, so they can find something and get their paperwork submitted all in one trip.The absolute fastest amount of time between the point the recipient holder selects a property until the time they are approved to sign a lease is 20 days in our market, and that’s only if the rent amount is easily approved and if the property passes inspection the first time.

It can throw your income to debt ratio off and make it harder to get financing for the next several years.Good luck with your real estate journey, reach out if you have any questions.