And like most small businesses you need some cash to get the business rolling.

I entered the market in 2011 a year or 2 late unfortunately. and exited in 2013 with very tidy profits.We bought courthouse steps and sold to hedge fund from Carmel IN.We rehabbed and had them all tenanted were picky were we bought etc etc.What I learned in the GFC is to take profit when you can. we left meat on the bone for the next guy got great returns and rolled into the next market we like.

I'm in the process of analyzing a 22 unit apartment complex and when I requested from the seller his income/expenses and rent roll, he sent a couple of excel spreadsheets.

Then the crew used the bulk 3' wide rolls of sod which are much cheaper per sq ft.

And I'll be riding the rolling waves of I-25 up to Sheridan tomorrow, @Jerry W.

Little pricey but it sprays and rolls well.

One good thing is that the 203k loan allows you to roll the repair costs into your loan.

@David Cruz I am new to investing in Tampa, but trying to buy-hold-rent a property every few months until i get rolling. keep me in mind if you have inventory.

If I could 1031 exchange the property in 3-5 years and roll it into a bigger property, that would be ideal.  

(not repeating all that again) are about to be regulated as never before.While we have a few on BP that make snide remarks concerning the topic, let's just let the free speech roll in the forums, everyone should be able to pick out real and valid concerns.Loan Servicers:If anyone is in financing of any kind it's important to get feedback from a regulated collections firm.