@Mark SmithWelcome to Bigger Pockets you've joined an excellent group for real estate endeavorsGood Luck..

I understand if things unforseen come about, but he had his own guys check the plumbing and electricity and said his number was on the high side to be safe, and he was confident he could come in less.To be fair, his craftmanship was excellent and the finished product has been pleasing.

Marousi is indeed excellent but would really suit someone looking for a long term let.

They were inherited tenants, and have been EXCELLENT tenants almost always paying on time like clockwork and not having any issues.  

Bigger Pockets is an excellent place for learning; especially when we use the resources available to us such as: ebooks, forums, blogs, webinars, podcasts, awards, keyword alerts, learn section, colleagues, and more.

It is excellently written and full of great quotes.  

I have read books, watched videos, and listened to a couple of podcasts.

As you can see in my little blurb below, I'm a numbers and Excel guy.

@Anna HammerleCongrads on your leap into real estate Bigger Pockets is an excellent platform for your real estate endeavors.

He has great free videos as well for how to do due diligence on these properties here: www.zeroriskrealestate.com/bonus/Good luck!!