Depending on your strategy it may or may not work for you, for instance a strategy I've seen in the Fredericksburg area is to find homes with basements, rent the top and bottom.

No offense to Ohio (other market I've looked extensively), but I live in Washington.. love my home state, but I despise the cold.

I recently had 2 instances where I had police respond because he was harassing me, my gf that lives with me, and recently wanted to fight me.

She as extensive knowledge of the process. http://www.gatewayloan.com/officers/sandra-battise/

You have to have a great lawyer in the market, talk to locals extensively, you need to know the market inside and out before considering an investment.  

I ended up needing more than the 35 days to close, and they allowed me a one time extension.  

For instance, I usually get a first quote of around $500, before I get off of the phone I get it down to at least $425.

I had an instance where, even though I sent default notices properly and had proof of doing so, the attorney insisted that he would not proceed without sending the notice of default out again on his template.

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Here are the terms and fees:  12% - 14% interest only payments3 to 5 points origination (depends on location)Appraisal Fee: $425 – $550 (dependent upon location and independent appraiser’s fee)Inspection Fee: $100 - $150 / inspectionLoan Documents: $475Loan Admin Fee: $500Credit Report Fee: $30 ($35 for Joint)Flood Certificate Fee: $15Monthly Servicing Fee: $15 A mortgagee’s title policy is required.An insurance policy is required on all loans for the term of the loan.Up to 70% of the After Repaired Value (excluding points & fees), not to exceed 100% of cost.6 month term3 month optional extension (extension fees may apply)While these fees can be significant on the front end, it can save you money on the back end.