We decided NOT to convert the home to a duplex (which was plan "A") but perform a live-and-flip instead.

We decided NOT to convert the home to a duplex (which was plan "A") but perform a live-and-flip instead.How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

I recently purchased a property in Fort Worth, TX from a flipper that had some foundation work performed.

Does anyone have a suggestion how to counter something like, “buyer to perform inspection within seven days after receiving seller required disclosures”Thanks!

At least the tenants are performing.

For your friend, RE investing may be a ticket to wealth, but for others it may be a way to drastically under perform their potential. 

Mainly because I can associate task to contacts easily.

Even the best property in the world won't perform with a bad PM. 

The alternative is that you sit on the sidelines and wait for the winds to shift in favor of buyers but timing the market can be a difficult task as patience is a virtue that many of us do not have the luxury.

I've spoken with different lenders and they all perform the test slightly different, but the rent you receive needs to cover the PITI payment.