It is a fact, that for decades Americans have lived more and more and more on credit utilization, shifting their consumer habits from whole-dollar based purchasing too monthly payment based purchasing.     

The issue is there are certain guidelines to make the unit "habitable" to sleep in.  

The vast majority of active BP members are new investors looking to learn, followed by a good portion of us old pro's who never kicked the BP habit, and then a lovely little sprinkling of both investors who have a genuine axe to grind and are trying to help the community avoid their same mistakes, and people who just love to be confrontational - BP is still the internet, after all.

The appraiser is required to do a more detailed inspection to ensure that the property is safe, sanitary, and habitable.

Steven R Covey, the author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, writes about beginning  with the end in mind.

I had posted about this in the "Starting Out" sub-form but I feel like there will be more experienced folks in here that could really lend some advice on this topic.While having an entire office, even at home, when you are just starting out is obviously a little over the top, what are some really useful habits, techniques, accessories / supplies, and apps/software that some of you more experienced investors used at the beginning and maybe even still use now that could be helpful for those of us just getting started? 

If it is habitable, and appraises, and up to snuff....

But, because they got in the habit of paying early, there were a number of months when I got the rent 1-2 weeks early!

If you make it a habit you will start finding potential deals and even owner financed deals.

interview a few listing agents and let them suggest a marketing plan for your home Focus on the location,the cash flow and the benefits for either a family or investor Armed with the information you can best proceed on how to market the home yourself with the correct and vital information to buyers .Invest $290 and buy a pro account on bigger pockets and place some ads for your property and receive either an offer or feedback from investors from all over the world In a short time you will be acquire invaluable knowledge about your assets and will know the best course to sell it for the highest price   Good luck