It also kept us honest by knowing we could afford to pay it w/o depending on the income of the potential property and ensured we would not go above our means.Additionally- we had the money at the ready.

In NH, it is EXTREMELY important that the paperwork is done correctly or else the judge is mandated to throw it out (especially for "restricted property", which unless you are planning to O/O, is what this is considered).2) Judges do not serve notices, Sheriff's do.

Hey team,I'm 26 y/o and very new to RE investing.

So, if you are o-kay with giving up all your cash so that you make zero return on it (besides appreciation) for 10 years, then you will be greatly rewarded after year 10.ORYou can put down 20% ($50K) on 3-4 properties and begin cash flowing immediately.

If they make money w/o you in it, go for it (you don't plan on living there forever do you). 

Easily absorbed if you have multiple rentals but how about on an E-5's pay or an O-3's?

I had never had a tenant request those kind of stuff before (because I am a long distance landlady, there is a chance they do this w/o asking the PM). 

Coc of 5% higher than the REIT O is yielding at the time.$500 per door minimum w/o capexNewer home generally 1990 or newer3 bedroom places must have a garageRents at the mid-high end of the market

In 2009 I used the AOR (app-o-rama) strategy to acquire a handful at once.

No ridiculous  inspections from the towns or c/o issues to deal with .