My friend started her own business and her husband just sits around and plays golf. 

I'm planning to use VAs to help with the first part that you mentioned - qualifying homeowners based on interest in / willingness to sell.

I'm not very familiar with how flat roofs work, but I'm going to relay what my handyman told me, based on what he saw and the account of a tenant who witnessed some of it:-They tore the existing off the roof, did not replace any sheeting.

Have I just been lucky i these instances?

Like you mentioned, 80% of our economy is based on tourism, so take a macroeconomic view on this, and all the subsidies we see in health care, construction, government jobs, low property taxes, etc. are all because they're being paid on the backs of tourists.

Hey Jeremy, You could refinance based on the new appraised value (not the purchase price) as long as the property has been seasoned for 90 days. 

Be sure to eventually narrow down your specific buy-box (your investment property "avatar" based on your Goals, Returns/Appreciation).

Hello, I know this can be a very touchy subject due to fair housing laws but I just bought a property and one of the tenants wants to move to another floor and use RAFT, now I know I cannot deny them housing due to RAFT alone but they are applying because they told me they cannot come up with first last and security, I know RAFT will cover that but I am wondering what downsides are there for instance can RAFT enforce rent control or is it even more difficult to evict people who have applied.

Check the am chart for how long the pay down takes to pay off a 5% realtor fee.Having other people retire your debt at 7.5% (for instance) is a wonderful thing.

And not only extend inspection period, as you noted, but also clearly state that further negotiation can be done based on any issues outlined in report.But overall, based on what you wrote, this sounds like a pretty reasonable seller.