The problem is money is tight for him and he has custody his two kids.

I hunt alot...my philosophy is, "the hungry hunter finds food".When I was a kid, my grandmother (God bless her), often scolded me for openning the refrigerator and just stareing into it.

I've been toying w/ the idea of eventually buying an investment property to hold as a rental.

Thanks again and do you have any tips on what to look for when it comes to the lease itself?

My kids bought their firs lot 4 years ago for 30k it was 1/4 acre and now 1/4 acres are going for no less than 150k. a big price just.

Thanks for the tip, P NW.

I write a blog about being a landlord, and have recently written an article about what to look for in buying a duplex: http://www.iboughtaduplex.com/general-day-to-day-landlord/tips-for-buying-a-duplex.php Good luck to you in your property search!

It's full of tips and illustrations and takes you through every step of rehabbing homes from purchase to sale, as well as number crunching.

Especially if there are kids involved.Better be sure before you marry her, and of course, you could always get her to sign a prenup.

Then wait 6 months and slowly you will be slammed with junk mail. ( because every credit card company loves to grab your attention).The key is to get 1-2 credit cards visa/mc and an amex.This has worked for me being a college kid!