He has experience flipping 100+ properties in Florida years ago (got out of the game around '08).

He is very honest and he is in the game for the long run.

As learned and said by many time and time again that real estate is a numbers game, how many buyers is enough to have a strong platform for most scenarios?

Where it might come into play is if there is a big jump in pay, or a long unemployment gap, then they might ask for additional clarification.

Do not be afraid of NOs or people finding out you're new to the game.

@Jeremy Zwicker: I like the Antigonish market as well , most are certainly cashflow plays as there is little to no appreciation there, however, if the property is well situated and you provide a nice living space, you will have very low vacancy due to the high demand for off campus student housing and rents are comparable to the HRM.

In the meantime my court date is in a week and we will see how things play out. 

I can play golf year around.

Hey guys, Alex here from Addison, IL.  Been listening to the Bigger Pockets Podcast for the last couple of weeks.  In 2008 and 2009 earned top 100 Chicago Realtor title.  Had some financial missteps ,and pretty much s...

So...ummm...let's play "simple math"...$450K purchase price, 25% down...30 year fixed rate mortgage at 5% on $337,500 is $1,812 per month...So if you have zero vacancy you'll break-even on the mortgage...And then burn money on maintenance, cap-ex (likely very limited), any vacancy, property taxes, insurance, etc.Consequently, you really, really, REALLY need that home price to go up.