I've bought rentals from desperate landlords who told me they were physically sick and couldn't sleep due to the stress of their tenant or money situation.

I've bought and sold about 100 ppties, never worried about getting sued, never lost a minute's sleep over it.I do carry a $2MM umbrella though.all cash

Improving your math skills if they are not great is another key skill.Part-time work: Property management, construction, sales in a hardware store, almost any sales job where you are dealing with the public on a regular basis, working as a support person for a real estate agent who is very active (marketing, web support, etc), admin work for a mortgage broker.

3) full carpet replacement (home is 1,474 sq ft)4) interior and exterior paint work needed (home built in 1940)5) needs vinyl windows (there are 12-15 windows)6) some wall areas need to be re-sheet rocked due to holes made from previous owner(s)7) basement ceiling is low and should be lifted (room to be lifted another 6")8.) need insulation and sheet rock in basement to cover foundation area to turn into a potential family room area9) new kitchen cabinets10) appliances (washer/dryer/stove/dishwasher/fridge)11) new kitchen countertops12) update bedroom closets13) install regular sized door and doorways for 3 bedrooms14) new front and back door15) turn upstairs into a master suite... knock out a few walls and alter 2 bedrooms upstairs to a master bedroom with a walk-in closet and an attached master bathroom16) landscape and curb appeal17) stairs are kind of steep leading upstairs... don't know if could be changed?

They like seeing regular income when you want a loan.Do you own your own home or have you purchased a property in the past?

How will it feel knowing that he is sleeping in his car and you were the one who kicked him out?

I intend to be a regular on the message board by both giving and receiving insight on different subjects.Thanks,RJ

Hi,I regularly attend the DC REIA meeting in Bowie, MD.

Thanks for clarity...will definitley do that in future purchase.Stupid question: Does it cost anything to sign a contract like this, or do they just get their regular commision?

I have a newborn that’s 3 weeks old that doesn't let me sleep and has become my main power and motivation aside from my wife.