One downside of condos is that you have less control, so you don't want to deal with bad associations for years to come.Also, if you end up making an offer, it's your right to review the full association bylaws, rules and regs, budget, etc.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.Good LuckPaulTwo Great reads, I bought both J.

That's how I kinda control the information overload.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.Good LuckPaul

I'm brainstorming on the expense side this evening, and I'd be interested in hearing turn-around stories from properties you have purchased, tips or tricks you apply to your individual properties, or any other broader concepts that have helped you control the expense side of your investments.I just purchased my first duplex in July and am currently renovating one of the units.

I'd imagine, unless this seller is related to you, doing something long distance having very little control over the deal, it's probably not worth the brain damage.

Then save up again until the capital fund is large enough to do it again.This approach lets us be nimble, and lets us directly control things like leverage and financing.

I found some condemned homes that are either owned or controlled by the county.

Any rent control or section 8 that would limit future increase on annual rent bumps??

What a person can do is file the legal separation which technically allows you to continue with sole control, but that is weak as well, if she wanted to fight it she very easily could with a good lawyer and if you had any crossover at all like using a joint account to write escrow for property or anything like that pow the new asset is attached to her.When my divorce began I was expecting 3-6 months tops.