I'm not ready to pull the trigger yet just starting out on my research.

So I'm to the point now that I'm looking at HUD homes and am ready to pull the trigger on one soon.I have two realtors I'm working with.

If you don't fully commit to it and know what you're getting into from the beginning there will be many bumps along the way that you may not be able to stomach.The good news is you've come to the right place - take advantage of all the knowledge here and learn what you need to feel comfortable pulling the trigger then get after it!

Over time, you start to learn what each member's triggers are; some are penny pinchers, some are technical, some some don't care either way.  

I don't know that meth has been a major problem for long enough to trigger multi-generational studies.

@Che Chiu Wong Rachelle S.Do you ever worry that giving the tenant a deposit only card or deposit slips the tenant could deposit 10 bad checks triggering multiply bank fees as an act of spite?  

What numbers should I look for, and rely on, to pull the trigger on my first rental property in nj. 

I have not pulled the trigger yet.Any idea on how to figure the closing cost on something like this?

I just want to try and have all my ducks in a row so I can be ready to pull the trigger if she is willing to sell.

For your first buy-and-hold, pull the trigger if you've analyzed it as best you can and you're no more than a little uncomfortable