Yes, the results of the Radon Air testing does have to be reported to the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services Radon Division.  

Most people new to the biz and cant afford them platforms.

Wanted to make sure it meets the 1% rule and I can afford to buy a house there (which I can't where I live- the boston market is insane and Incouldnt find a property that met the 1% rule with only minor rehab within an hour away).2.  

The best I can come up with is: start now, buy a fixer-upper house that you can reasonably afford, and join Bigger Pockets.

@JaNae Anderson  Vallejo is a very affordable place to invest along with other areas along 80 going towards sac... if your going to hire contractors do it there so you can watch them.. your not going to get any deals that are that much better or cheaper than Vallejo...

Memphis, Milwaukee, Michigan and many other places provide you properties that are affordable, excellent value and within a cheap plane flight as well.

We had to go ahead and sign as this property and situation was quite unique where the owner HAD to sell for health reasons.

My philosophy on rentals is, "If you can't afford to keep it vacant, you can't afford to keep it." 

Hi I'm Eric,      I'm a RN and I love being able to help people improve their health.

This is the root of ATR, ability to repay, that there's full doc proving a DTI  and the borrower agrees they can afford the mortgage.