I learned about real estate investing from Grant Cardone's podcasts and have read several books since then, including Rich Dad Poor Dad, the BP Ultimate Beginner's Guide, The E-Myth Revisited, and The 4 Hour Workweek.  

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In my opinion, the monthly market condition press release that HAR does is very generalize and often more optimistic than what some local neighborhoods are experiencing so don't put too much weight in those press release.

It always came to BFE and an assumable policy (grandfathering).http://premierflood.com/e-comm/building-diagrams.p...What I had come to find out, diagram 5 which allows flood waters to flow without restriction were still very high (Building B).  

Here are some great books that I have read and have provided some great insight not only in Real Estate, but also in life.Millionaire Real Estate Investor - Gary KellerRich Dad Poor Dad - Robert KiyosakiReal Estate Advantages – Sharon Lechter and Garrett SuttonThe ABCs of Real Estate Investing – Ken McElroyThink and Grow Rich – Napoleon HillThe Seven Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen CoveyHow to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale CarnegieE-Myth by Michael E.

shefali,i would ask for signed copies of leases, and even copies of their schedule E tax returns, which will show their expenses, they can black out their SS info.  

He may end up being who I go with, I am just looking to weight my options.Thanks for all of the feedback.

A conventional lender will do the same for you, but if the home needs work it carries way less weight with the seller and agent.  

Many title companies will offer an O&E, a super quick search of the property to see if there are any existing liens.

We did have a provision for no scooters, skateboards, bikes...may be used on the building property.