So frustrating.I hope you didn't just learn this the hard way!

Hope this helps!

I've been working with an agent and am hoping to hit the ground running on a few possible properties we put offers in on.

 Once a person lets earnest money  go hard, they become emotionally attached.If you find yourself in a situation, where there was something majorly different than what you realized, then it is my firm opinion that it ...

Despite losing thousands, the tenant wants you to take responsibility for his belongings because he failed to purchase renters insurance for $25 a month? 

I like the idea from @Clayton Silva - increase rent annually to get the amount up to market.If you have a paying tenant with a long, good history, consider the cost of her moving: You lose at least 1, maybe 2 months rent.

I hope that helps- let me know if you have any other questions. 

I would think this will create greater stability to South Irvington and hopefully good buy and hold prospects.

I participated as the main contributor to the international forum but I didn't know they were going to abolished so I couldn't advise them against it.I imagined that they did that because of the low participation but that might change as I've noted a huge increase in interest in international investing lately, which makes sense given that the US is losing its advantage when it comes to cheap financing.

I’m looking to buy my next property in about a year, but in the meantime I was hoping to find a mentor.