Here's my real estate book list:Crushing it in Apartments - Brian MurrayLoopholes of Real Estate - Garrett SuttonInvesting in Real Estate Private Equity - Sean CookAm I Being Too Subtle?

I have spoken with more than several HML's and each companies website says no credit checks but after hundreds (exaggerating) of discussions with each co's agents they all wanted and more specifically needed to run my...

Can you private message me your contact info.

Local or a private lender?

The others have had their host of issues (none roof-related from what I learned in conversations with them).It appears they used some sort of metal instead of the more common ice storm shields used today and they just didn’t use enough or it’s failing.

@Cameron Belknap FHA loan rules in HUD 4000.1 mention not counting the basement as part of the Gross Living Area; however, part of the FHA requirements found in HUD 4000.1 includes a section on “converted spaces” which states:“The Appraiser must treat room additions and garage conversions as part of the GLA of the dwelling, provided that the addition or conversion space…is accessible from the interior of the main dwelling in a functional manner; has a permanent and sufficient heat source… and was built in keeping with the design, appeal, and quality of construction of the main dwelling.”Furthermore,“The Appraiser must analyze and report differences in functional utility when selecting comparable properties of similar total GLA that do not include converted living space.

However we’re human and you seem like a compassionate one.I’ve found success by having an honest conversation with the tenants, and laying out a clear timeline.

I also think the school system gets a bad rap, because people only talk about Menlo, Paly, and San Mateo if you're not going private.

@Jason James,You can use self-directed IRA to purchase rental property, as well as any other alternative investment such as tax liens, trust deeds, private placements, syndication, private lending, etc. etc. etc.

But, during the conversation,  I was informed that the property was in the seller's father and stepmother's name.