Its the holiday season yes but at least one agent is usually in every office.

I would wait until the season where you find good tenants more easily, not during the slow winter move-in months.

It may end up being 1) rate and terms refinance, 2) cash-out refinance and take his private lender/partner off the title at the same time, or 3) let the property season for 6 or 12 months before doing a cash-out refinance to pay off his private lender.My apology. :)

While still better than some, it is still a tad over priced for what they provide.Yes Than played special teams for the Chicago Bears and lasted barely a season.

This could be an REI-friendly agent, or a seasoned member of your local REI group, but a second opinion may be very useful.Title/escrow companies will make sure the T's are crossed and I's dotted, but will definitely NOT guide you as to the value of the investment.So far as other legal E's are concerned, most competent Real Estate attorneys will be happy to look over your shoulder for $500 if needed, but again, still will not likely be able to counsel you on the true value of the investment.Good luck!

It's a great way to keep newbies and seasoned investors alike engaged and inspired to keep pushing ahead!

Now that note affects you and when you go to get another loan it will show up.Yes, your primary home counts.The bank I use will use the rental income right away with no seasoning requirement.

For example, I was considering picking up a timeshare with an assigned week during the summer season with the additional benefit of "renting" during Sun-Thurs any other week(s) of the year, depending on availability but on reading through the fine print I found out this added benefit was not available on resale!

My wife and I are new to investing in buy-and-hold properties and I wanted to ask the opinions of those more seasoned than we are.

I knew if I found a super deal, I would find a way to put the money together (if your DTI is low you can take out a loan, keep it in your account 60 days to season it,,then use that, but that is pushing it.By the time I got that next super deal, I had put together enough money,,if your doing this part time, add one house every 18 months, and pretty soon you will have a great revenue stream (assuming the deals are right)andy