A “thin file” basically means someone has limited or brief credit history or not enough credit accounts to generate a credit score.

The funny thing is that when I'm in the middle of trying to get a deal done...it becomes the most important thing in my life and I never stop thinking about how I can come out ahead..when I lose out on deals that i really wanted to make work,I go into basically a full depression mode for a few days.

Sets the right expectations/mindset needed going forward - basically, there is nothing easy, no shortcuts and a strategic plan is essential to your success.I read the book after reading a lot of blogs, BP and a couple of other books (Millionaire Real Estate Investor) so I didn't find it particularly useful.

Arktavious, that was basically my point.

Roughly $400 a month - or 5k a year in my pocket which basically pays for a nice vacation for my family every year.You might be able to check with them about an umbrella policy as well.

I searched the house online for some basic information, but was wondering if anyone could give me some suggestions of what financial specifics I should request from her in order to determine if the property is worth looking into further.

Of course, the basic always apply- pulling comps, check rental rates, tax records, look at the chain of title, etc.

This is very basic - any professional marketer will tell you this.

Job is basically the same beyond that.

Basically, I have two questions.