The more you fight, the more desperate you seem, hence unlike everyone here I do not follow up.I have plenty of leads to be arrogant picky and basically a pre-Madonna.If you try to play me I say goodbye.

Some people might not like this, but IMPO, people with no money or experience investing in real estate generally have to find people who are generally desperate, foolish, or are less financially educated.

If you want to reach financial freedom and generate wealth for you and your family while limiting your risk exposure, which I think most people on here are; I think you're on the right track and I wouldn't sell unless you can think of 3 reasons why you should(desperately needing the money, being maxed out on loans, property not cash flowing, bigger opportunity cost from putting money elsewhere.The number 1 thing I would look at as you're trying to expand your portfolio is not only your COC return, but the return on your existing equity over time.

Desperate water meter, trash, etc.

I thought I would be showing properties after work and on the weekends to make some extra money which I desperately need to buy any investment properties.

Did I mention that he was so desperate to get away from his nightmare that he also signed a trust agreement, a irrevocable power of attorney on this building, gave me every piece of paper pertaining to this building, the contents of the building, and then signed over !

The only reason a seller will consider it, is either because they want to make more money by financing the deal with a higher interest rate than they can get from other investment options, or they can't sell it to anyone else with traditional financing.So, the good news is that if they are considering financing the deal, they are basically desperate for some reason.  

I want ease of evicting a tenant that is trouble.I agree that government programs are necessary for desperate people in terrible situations. 

Good Morning all, Me and my husband decided to buy a second house as an investment property. I have been looking at the houses in our area for about 6 months now, got approved for up to 500K loan. However, is does not...

Stick to your criteria, don't get desperate or down on yourself and keep pushing.