The area has gentrified a bit more and now resurfaced counter tops are not enough to compete anymore as their competitors are getting granite.

To top it off, I don't even know if there's any cumulative or recurring fees on this.  

The only problem is I don't have that much to get started with right now and I live in NJ...On top of that, I'm also saving for a new car within the next 2 years (will just buy something reliable and used to save as much $$$ as possible...mine has 187K miles on it right now), a wedding within the next 5, and I have my monthly student loan payment...so how am I supposed to save enough to still have enough for at least a 20-25% minimum down payment plus reserves for rehab.

Also, setting up keywords (by clicking the little bell on the top right corner) will help you stay informed on all the topics you're interested in.Best of luck to you and your husband!

I know real estate makes a lot of millionaires, but it seems like investing in businesses and/or starting successful businesses and either keeping them or selling them makes more billionaires than real estate (based solely on billionaires I can think of off the top of my head right now). 

In addition to being a great agent with a good understanding of the market, he is also an investor and works under a brokerage affiliated with a fantastic management company. 

It's in the dead center of a top school district, and I would have definitely had competition. 

He's one of the top appraisers in the area in certifications and involvement in policy and process of the appraiser industry.

- My top tenants I let the rent fall to ~$200/month below market. 

i get the business part of it but being frustrated about not being able to serve someone who passed.. thats a little over the top