It does no good to buy at 85% occupancy when it is a fleeting income level that will not sustain due to poor lease up.

Best bet though is definitely the new Western Mass REI event that stared a few months ago.  

(the cat man) wouldn't rent from you if you don't allow cats and I bet he'd be an amazing tenant.

@Andrea S.Your best bet is to go with VA loan if you can take care of the payment since you want to live it the property and your husbend is in a militery.othervise you can buy it with FHA or conventinal loan.Hope this help.

A lil book I read 4 years ago that got a few people started in RE... maybe you heard of it Rich Dad Poor Dad?

While you might think a second NPN is more valuable, don't bet on it, you'll need to collect and it will depend on the type of bankruptcy it appears to me. :) 

I have been interested in REI ever since reading Rich Dad Poor Dad about 10 years ago, but have always been reluctant.

It's easier to find a buyer if you have a deal.A lot of people think you need to know what your buyers want, and that is true, but you can bet there are plenty of buyers for the basic 3/2/2 1,500 sq. ft. house (with an ARV that is below the median value for homes in your market).  

Single family homes are actually a better bet most of the time in this market. 

I am a licensed HML here in Oregon  that requires a NMLS license however don't owner occ as the liability and the extra paper work are not worth it.Credit union I bet will help you with  free and clear home