I want to get a good understanding of how to do it myself.So let's say a duplex that cost 115,000 and i do a fha loan and put 5 percent down.

There's some cranks who say a flat property tax , just on area not improvements, would be the best thing to insure the most productive use of land.

I am trying to find the word for when you have say a 30 year fixed rate, with the stipulation that by say year ten the entire remaining balance is paid in lump. 

I have over 100K of contributions in my ROTH IRA and have had it well over 5 years. 1) Could I take say a 30K withdrawl of those 'basis funds', which my understanding is that would be tax free since it was 'post tax' money when it went in?

I'm hesitant to say, as I've been wrong a couple of times already. :-( I really thought we'd be there already as we've been working on it for more than year.

Policy A would give you just under 2 years of lossed rent in the even of say a fire where the house cannot be lived in.

When you say a small apartment complex, ideally how many units are you looking for?

@Thomas Cottrell, if I'm doing a distance deal it's always with a short term approach, say a cooperative assignment. 

As I get multiple quotes, I adjust accordingly.You mentioned TLC, then say a Rehab of $15k.

I would say as long as you aren't losing a ton of money, it should be a good idea.