@Stacey Cook Trust your gut on this one.

Also because it was a HUD house that i fixed up (only paint and new kitchen appliances because i love cooking) while living in it i have a lot of forced appreciation.

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Non-smokers only for me now.           

Smokers are not a protected class.  

Would you eat a smoked brisket cooked by a vegan?

My main objective in real estate is to buy distressed properties and hold them long term for rental income and sell them for a profit. simple, and yet not so easy. my current focus is helping other investors find lucrative deals in their back yards. so lets link up and see what we can cook up. take care.

If you’re going to scale, don’t ask the cook to steer the boat.

Move in with a relieve and sleep on their couch for free (or $100 a month) as long as you can, and help out around the house as needed.Cut the grass, cook dinner now and then, fix the washing machine when the belt jump off, etc...If out have to eat out, eat at Taco Cabana (or similar good nutrition for cheap price) and always get the specials--no soda just drink free water.Get a second job or  temp job and work as much as you can and save up more than the needed next down payment.Do not spend money any new things, just save it all.Maybe a year or so of that will put you in CASH positive situation.Cash is King--Get Some--and get free,Good Luck!

@Kyler Cook the sign of a Bro Investor is resorting to personal attacks or internet flexing.