Hi Jennifer -So nice to hear from a book person - I heart reading, and I think it gives one a definite advantage in a lot of areas, esp REI.

We are a warm hearted paying it forward group of people interested in real estate investing.Consider searching Bigger Pockets Members list and look for members who have information associated with their names pertaining to what you are seeking.We are considered to be the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with so connect with REIA meetings, accountability partners, and mastermind groups to engage with individuals interested in real estate investing.At the bottom of this page is a list with help in it.

I like it but it's not were my heart is.

Most people just take additional security deposit for pets but if you shop at the big box apartment complexes you will see all the fees they have and pets are part of the picture.Based on what you said, I would take these folks in a heart beat because they fall well within my criteria, but I'm not you and my properties are not your properties.

If we get an applicant that has never lived at a prior address for over a year, we know the pattern likely won't change.You will flip between optimism and a hardened heart a lot on this path.  

Hell, the government is even responding and pouring billions and billions into infrastructure projects like light rails and new parks.This particular property is sandwiched between two excellent parks, is just a few blocks from one of the largest and best maintained highways in the country, and is less than 5 miles from the heart of one of the fastest growing cities in the country.  

She has said, "I'd make a terrible landlord"  She is way to kind-bless her heart.  

You've touched a subject near and dear to my heart.  

I have a fondness in my heart for them because my western european ancestors, when they stepped foot on this soil, were illegals by today's standards.  

Someone who can walk with you through a deal or two and be there if needed can save you a lot of money and heart ache, if you are totally prepared to flip then great.It almost goes without saying that when you have bad credit that it usually was a series of choices that brought a person to that position.