"Black mold" may be more dangerous health-wise than other types of mold, but that's why you get rid of the mold altogether -- if it's gone, it really doesn't matter what type of mold it was.That said, if there was mold in a house prior to rehab, a mold test is a great idea post-rehab, just to help verify that all the mold (and the source) was remediated.Another tip -- before getting a mold test, ask the company for some guidelines for how to ensure the test is accurate.

Sometimes I think HD or Lowes run deals where you can get one of their crediti cards with no interest on the initial purchase for the first 90 days.

Therefore if one does have an opportunity to make a principal payment (consider the person that might receive a large commission/bonus payment) the following month, the payment will be based on the new (lower) balance.However, just as any tool can be used for the wrong application, so too have many people used this type loan for all the wrong reasons.The two most common being 1) purchasing a larger house than one can truely afford just because the Interest Only feature produces a lower initial monthly payment. 2) purchasing a property with appreciation being the only goal and only exit stratagy.In any event, it is my opinion that it is usually not the best product for the average person or average circumstances.

I wanted to touch base with you all and try and return the Welcome Wagon back to its initial roots . . .

If you only give 30 and they know they need to give you 30 their initial knee jerk reaction is give you a vacatation notice.

Money is my initial problem in a real estate investing business and hearing a part of the cd of Almost 101 Cash Flow Strategies Real Estate Course made me think twice of what I am doing with my present activities.

I've been able to do investment property with 5% down stated income loans although I believe my initial deal with that person involved a 1031 exchange with a significant down payment.

Dont forget to verify rental rates for the area and dont be optimistic.

Initial thoughts were to take a HELOC out with a family member on her home which we could get for around $150K max.

So, I've decided, after about a year of research, and a miserable year at the JOB, to jump in with an initial plan.I lived in this house for about 5 years now.