It just takes time to learn enough where you don't lose your shirt, IMO.Financing is a big hurrdle, complying with the wishes of the neighbors and community, some can't get past the city council or building regs folks as they are frankly, scared to have a new developer fail and leave a mess.

Even in untreated lumber, like joists, you may get twisting and lose structural integrity.Electrical connections don't like water, especially salt water, that includes low voltage circuits as well, HVAC controll, security wiring, door bell, cable and phone.....all wiring.

Stephen, It's early, I can tell you this is not a deal to lose sleep over!

The chances that one of them would lose a job and not be able to support the rent is high since there focus is on school.

I enjoy the process and feel it's helped me tremendously to make the leap into this new venture of investing in real estate.

I want to move, but a house of equal quality in a nice area would cost more than I could get for my house so I'd lose my Prop 60 advantage.

You usually lose, after all he wasn't represented, he didn't draft the contracts and he acted without the knowledge of his family.

Instead of getting evicted and losing their voucher, they voluntarily moved.

I look forward to meeting fellow members and delving into this venture.

Even if you have to lose a months rent.