They told us to pay them more money and we can see how much electricity it uses?   

Hi there,Pretty new to REI as well.Things I've done to gain knowledge:-Listen to BP podcast-Read RE books-Enrolled in a RE course (I take an exam in a few months to obtain my license)-Look at listings throughout the day in states I've been eye-ing-Analyze potential deals by plugging numbers in a spreadsheet (to calculate what ROI will be first year, second year, etc) -Been reaching out to seasoned RE investors-Saving more $ to increase capitalGood luck to us!

It can save you a lot of time dealing with people that otherwise wouldn't qualify to rent your apartment.

Hard Money total note is $187k, arv: $275k -$285k.

Regardless, we're all in real estate to make money, and to serve others. 

I don't have a whole lot to put down but I do now make six figures in my current career and have extra money to start saving each month for whatever expense may come about.

But this does not solve the sellers issue of getting the money to help finish their new build. 

Or save for another home downpayment? 

I also only accept cashier checks or money orders at that point because I don't want to rent to bounce and be even further behind.

I can afford to have it be an investment for my kids and not cash flow for me, but I could also deploy that money elsewhere.