I'm looking at a gains amount of 40K after closing costs, realtor fees, and tax payback.

The borrower / partner should have assets to show  (25% down payment + closing costs+ reserves)5.

In 1803, Thomas Jefferson negotiated a deal with Napoleon Bonaparte that effectively doubled the size of this young nation.One might even say President Jefferson was the original distressed real estate investor.

Lenders will generally loan up to 4 times a Veteran's available entitlement without a down payment, provided the Veteran is income and credit qualified and the property appraises for the asking price.VA county loan limit: 2016 Loan Limits (Effective January 1, 2016).

I've always had this dream of a beach home within walking distance to the beach, so I realize I probably need to back up and look at this more objectively instead of emotionally when it comes to extra wear and tear and higher insurance costs, weather impacts, etc.

However, the biggest challenge is dealing with well and septic systems, which can cost $15K - $75K to fix.

I'm not sure if prices have hit their lowest point yet, but they have come down a lot from when they were very high last year.Thanks for the help in advance.Isn't it really about the time value of money and opportunity costs?

Based on our understanding the SHA can cover that cost, and it'd be a benefit to the tenant since they've had issues covering utility costs in a timely manner in the past.Our questions:- Can anyone else that works with the SHA confirm they let roperty owners include a flat rate utility charge as being covered?

Better software will give you the option of charging the Tenant for those ACH fees, but I personally eat the cost of them.

I'm always learning about REI because the more knowledge I have under my belt, the better I can negotiate deals, accurately calculate repair costs and etc.