Thanks everyone.On the pet deposit these buildings are older from the 80's and the tenants have been there awhile and the carpets have reached the end point.So I would rather have the upfront pet fee than a deposit.When these tenants move out the carpet will be replaced because of age anyways.If it was brand new carpet just put in I might feel different.Thanks for the other ideas with the car.Since I took this over some tenants are saying they don't have the money etc.

What area are you looking for vacant homes in? I

Partners can be great but don't wait to find the perfect person, just go for it, but research carefully before jumping in. I

What state are you purchasing in? I

This particular neighbor bought the house in about 2006 or so, so for the 3 years prior to her moving in *I* took care of the space between the houses because 1) it didn't take that long and 2) that's just what you *do*.

So if some investor(s) wants me to find them a property to invest in, I can be their agent, without a license, so long as I don't ask the seller for a commission (obviously I would charge the buyer a fee for services)???

Kandace I agree with Scott.How will you feel if a renter trashes the house your mom lived in??I

For IE and IN, I agree with J Scott.

I can scrounge up around $5k at the moment for a down payment, and probably a little more as I get some more paychecks in. Is

I learned we can go into iny place in the country and play on equal footing , and game to me most likely decided on a paly/turnover here or there.