But the big key in seeing what you have is in: 1.

A key issue will be whether the tenant gave you notice of things that needed repaired (like the leaks) and whether you fixed them promptly.If you don't have an attorney - GET ONE TOMORROW!

It takes time but the key is to market run a ad and if you have local REIA group attend the meetings and network.

A key factor for lenders is the DSCR - debt service coverage ratio.

Folks, please be very cautious of taking advice from a poster on BP with such a huge negative influence level and from somebody who has such a limited amount of contributing activity to the site over a long period of time.Add to that the due diligence that has uncovered the original posters inability to make wise investment decisions, you should be very cautious as to what advice you take from such a person.

i know the key is to hard work but i'm thinking about going ito real estate as a side thing and depending on how i do i may go full time into it.i will def check out some stuff in the library and ebay!

The key to both is that you are using the buyers money?

The key to doing this is meeting people and letting everyone know that you buy property.

With apartment buildings there is no doubt that doing your own due diligence regarding comparable property rents, expenses and sale prices is the key.

Direct Mail has always been the key.