@Celine RechyyThe primary rule of thumb is you can never start early enough in real estate.

Prices there tend to be fairly high so make sure the financials make sense to you.If you're going the townhome route, make sure you fully understand the rules and regulations of that particular community.

Incredible book that has probably changed my life more than any other book I have read (though admittedly I do not read much) As I poured over the 700+ pages I fell in love with the spirit that was protagonist Howard Roark, who defied convention to make more beautiful architecture and was loathed by society, especially the ruling class.

A common rule of thumb is around $30 to $60 per square foot for light to moderate renovations.

Use individual leases to reduce risk, screen tenants carefully, and set clear rules about noise and responsibilities.Good luck!

Also another consideration will be the 50% FEMA rule.

Pros: Diverse job market, low unemployment, great resilience during recessions, nice appreciation, 1% rule can be hit if you look hard enough, great economy, good schools, Midwest nice.Cons: Extreme weather at times (hot/humid summers, tornadoes/hail, brutal cold in Jan/Feb), high insurance premiums, property taxes also really high.

Both claim they were married to the borrower via Texas’s common law marriage rules.

I have already reached out to Facebook reporting her for harassment and to the original group she called me a scammer on (I did give the admin my addresses to validate since there are group rules about scamming).  

Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.Read the RULES!