I think everyone likes more space to store stuff in their kitchen.You will see where I am heading...But, try and get some more opinions on the counter tops.

Heading out to check out a few properties.

Hi everyone. This is an amazing site! I'm a 45 year old residential contractor in Stockton, California, one of the most overprice markets in the country. Retiring with a rental fleet has always been a dream of mine b...

Since a roof over their head is the minimum that anyone expects out of a house it can never add any more value than the cost of replacing it.

Basically, I'm one major expense (bad tenant, major repair, etc) from heading well into the red and as MikeOH points out, it's not a matter of "if" it will happen but "when".

I found out the guy owned a couple of rentals, is a handy man and rehabber. ( ...As I write this, the light bulb just turned on in my head!

But keep your head up.

Think about things like cigarettes and alcohol, no matter which way the economy is headed those things will always be in consumption.

Call them and ask them what lenders they know of and/or endorse for loan programs catering to or specific to first-time homebuyers.These 3 sources should give you a head start and a good overview of your best options.good luck.

Ive been reading through the forum and I have one important question thats been running through my head.