Also whether you want to be in the downtown center city area near all of the Artsy fartsy galleries, clubs etc, or do you prefer the tourists area, or maybe living it up by the waterfront {there are many choice hot spots}.

I own rural acreage free and clear and my goal is to build my next home on it as soon as possible so staying in my current home is not my first choice.

Bringing in a reliable and highly recommended contractor along with the home inspector would be my choice.7.

I think you made the smart choice...if the tenant has a problem coming up with the entire deposit, most likely they will have a problem coming up with your rent every month.Best of luck!

Your post made me look it up on google and apparently if I had bothered to research how to remove these before drilling holes around it and trying to remove it (with the end result looking like a bazooka shot through my wall), I would have saved myself much anguish, frustration and choice words for the previous owner - this link may help - http://www.ehow.com/how_5607858_remove-molly-bolts-wall.htmlI guess I will try and remove the rest of those stinking blinds this weekend now that I know how!

Basically, we had two choices left, go conventional or portfolio but we didn't have the money for the down for either (which was $17,000 @10% for portfolio and $34,000 for conventional).

Honestly, tax lien investing requires lots and lots of due diligence, so if you aren't going to take the time to research on BP, you might consider whether you will take the time to do sufficient research on a specific certificate.

The issue with "borrowing against the box" is the call feature if the portfolio value drops, so long as you allow for a sufficient market fluctuation you should be fine.

That rehab could take 2 months or 2 years your choice.

I would say it is a poor choice for your first purchase.I recommend on of the following ways in:4 Cheap Ways into Housing0% Down:NACA (https://www.naca.com)VA Loan (http://benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/index.asp)3.5% DownFHA (http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?