My reasoning is that I like having a lower required monthly payment in order to maximize my monthly cash-flow.Remember, you can always reduce your principal balance at any time with a HELOC (or an loan for that matter) simply by making a, "principal reduction" payment.

YOU need to set up protocol with your PM.. they won't move any faster than what you set as a deadline,, no reason not to advertise while occupied with proper notice.Get in assess the current condition as soon as you get the vacancy notice so your prepared to know what's needed to turn the House.. 

Not only does it have tons of forms, it promotes the proper LL mindset. 

I plan to have an inspection done and have several GC's come bid on the job after I have a property under contract but I'm stuck on how I'm going to properly analyze a deal before then in order to make an offer without knowing a realistic rehab budget.I know once I do a few deals I'll learn the associated rehab costs pretty quickly and have a much better understanding but how would you suggest I proceed on my first deal or two? 

I have access to $20-$30K for downpayment etc. 800+ credit score, a good paying job, and need to find a local REI friendly lender to not only lend money but perhaps even lend advice on best ways to get my 30K to work for me.Property under agreement is in Des Moines proper but I will be looking to buy in the surrounding communities to the south as well (Indianola, Norwalk, West Des Moines, Carlisle).I could go to a big bank and finance this first house but I would like to start a long term relationship now.

I've done a few for rates of 7-12%, 1 year, usually interest only with monthly payments and the balance due at the end.  

Hi my names Albert and I'm 20, i recently started working with a real estate firm in houston on the investing branch of the company and I've learned a lot recently. I've learned how to find deals but I've gotten stuck...

I am new landlord in New Brunswick, NJ, I rent 3 bedroom townhouse to the section 8 home. the tenants need pay all utilities. the water in the bathroom were bleaking she find out untill the water bill came, the water bill is very highabout $2,300.00 for the 4 and half months. she don't want pay any, I aske her pay $ 400 and I paid the rest. she said he will take care of it but never do. now she live there a year, she only pay $200 for the water. the open balance is $438.00. what should I do. do I need to go to court?

So my question is would it be advantageous getting a CA real estate license to familiarize my self with the process and laws then get another license in NC to gain access to the MLS and then build from there or wait for my move and just continue general studying until I can properly focus on my market and state specific laws?

So my question is would it be advantageous getting a CA real estate license to familiarize my self with the process and laws then get another license in NC to gain access to the MLS and then build from there or wait for my move and just continue general studying until I can properly focus on my market and state specific laws?