We had a first great meet-up today in Eden Prairie with Account Closed and one other gentleman to discuss our goals, needs, and next steps.We are doing it again next month.Hit me up if you'd like to join.No pitch, no cover - lunch and learns!

I cover the electricity (it's a 498sqft studio), and include parking, and the price becomes that much more attractive. 

That being said, a contingency clause can cover you and allow you to back out if the property doesn't appraise.

So it doesn't surprise me that you have rented apartments rented for 2k when it doesn't seem to be enough to cover all the expenses.People have been investing in Hoboken for price appreciation which in the past years have, by far, exceeded cash-flows returns investors made in other places. 

That was on a $250K SFR my total closings in NY without my down payment was almost 18K luckily I got a sellers concession that covered most the closing costs. 

We want to put in a concrete patio to cover part of yard but need ideas for rest of yard.Can Anyone recommend ideas with our $2000 budget, pictures of your projects would be appreciated!

I have two roommates paying almost my entire mortgage, leaving me to only cover about $100 at the end of the month.

My gut would be to offer to cannibalize their security deposit if the property was in decent shape and use that to cover 30 days.

Same goes for the representation of a realtor.

Other minor cosmetic work may include new light fixtures, switches, and outlet covers, carpeting removal and shiny hardwood floors.