I apply first come/first serve to receiving a completed application, not a showing or a phone call.To manage my time, I don't charge for the application and therefore, don't show without it being on file. 

Using the 75% of gross income over tax return calculation method can be elected if the file is strategically put together as there are certain criteria underwriters look for to lean towards one side versus the other.

Surprises are still there, it is unavoidable, but being able to look at the two sides of the coin now, we can help the investor prepare for that.In Addition to these tips, I have uploaded some files in the File Place here on BP, that I find it useful to all rehabbers.

Whether you could max out with $18K on the Roth portion would depend on your situation and income and would be a matter to discuss with your tax advisor relative to your business tax filing.  

You can maximize income this way....without the risk of tenants trashing the place or filing bankruptcy and squatting for free.People are always asking me what kinds of tenants we get....and they always think the worst because of rooming house mentality.  

I am also personally interested in the Lake Havasu City, Arizona market.  

Back in Arizona all of the sales price data was available from the county assessors office so it was easy to see what people were paying for deals even off market(most of the time).

It kind of feels like basically just filing the papers and not much explanation behind anything.

He's moving to Arizona in January and doesn't want to deal with selling the house.

About the only way I can imagine to get pre-foreclosures is to be able to search the most current public records available for Notices of Default, Lis Pendens filings, etc.David J Dachtera"Success is not a destination.