Pay attention to #3. 

It wasn’t until I received some pay raises and my income started to really grow that I got to thinking of investment opportunities again and something reminded me to throw on a podcast episode of BP while on a long drive.

As for fees other than appraisal, they estimated $600-800, but I current haven't received the breakdown.Curious if anyone has any experience w/ AndrewsFCU that they would like to share (FYI - I have done a search on BP and PM'd those who said they have experience w/ AFCU).Thanks!

Once you see the tank with the camera they can use the locating receiver to mark on the ground where it is. 

Just filing it will get their attention 

However today I received something  very interesting in the mail, a letter to buy my property. 

In theory, the rent you receive from your property will counterbalance the new mortgage. 

Exterior--roof, chimney (both as best you can from the ground--unless you have a drone), siding, windows, foundation, stairs, driveway etc.You will have a record for yourself, and can share with potential contractors for items that need attention. 

When I refinance into a traditional 30 year fixed, the bank will only loan 75% or 80% LTV ($120K or $150K).Long story less long, if you all were to find a $300K deal that you loved, how would you go about paying back the private money you received to acquire the property?

The blog post on "shopping for a deal" makes excellent sense -- the more you are familiar with streets and neighborhoods, and how much properties have sold for, the better position you'll be in to grab the right deal when it comes along, without agonizing or delay.