You should have a strong preapproval from a lender, to submit with any offer.  

The would strongly recommend you find an accountant and attorney with cross border real estate and business experience and work with them to structure your investing to meet both your immediate and long-term goals.

I STRONGLY advise you at lease buy the Agent's Bookshttp://www.amazon.com/s?

@Michelle D. assuming your local laws allow it, I would strongly recommend an earlier late fee date.

It has a strong and vibrant economy.

Many of those will own their own homes, but my strong suspicion is there are at least 5% of that number who would need to rent an apartment without the risk of wasting application fees due to a particular genre of felony from their past.

I'm considering taking a job as a home inspector and transitioning out of the granite fabrication/installation , kitchen and bath remodel field that I've been in for 18 years.  

great update closing the year strong keep the momentum going !! 

Lots of great connections all over but we also have a very strong and active contingent here in MA on here so make sure to find them (Set up some keyword alerts to find out about local topics) and get connected.Besides doing that on here make sure to get out to some of the many local investor events we have.  

Is the storage unit rental market strong?