My idea for this house was for a couple whose kids were all moved out and looking to downsize, yet not settling for a small shack.

(tip: town clerks office). 2.

- I screen for long term, kids to stay in the high school etc.- I specifically ask: why this house and not the prior house you saw.

Closed on my first property. This is a 3BR 1.5 bungalow in a B class neighborhood. I understand that when it comes to upgrades there are a lot of different options. But I would more comfortable knowing what experience...

Great tips.

Any tips or suggestions from all of you successful individuals would be greatly appreciated. :)

Anyone have any tips or other places i can look up information?

It also depends on where you see yourself living long term.If you're going to school in columbia now but plan on moving to atlanta or charlotte after you finish, then I'd say go ahead and buy there now.You're a college kid.

I think with your strategy you would greatly benefit from getting your license so you can search the MLS yourself and write your own offers, so you can work on your time and maybe win more properties.Also, just a tip, when mentioning or replying to someone, if you use "@" their name, it will alert them that they've been mentioned in a post.Keep up the good work.

I really appreciate Jennifer Lapinsky's story - she has plenty of "reasons to wait" (until after the new baby, until the kids are older, etc.) but no, there she is, out there taking small steps that can lead to big things.