I personally don't mess around with landlording and loans any more.

For example, it cost a lot more to install quartz countertop then laminate.

We just installed a eufy, it works great remotely as well as for guest. 

Who are your preferred french drain installers and plumbers/ HVAC contractors in north jersey?

A new cooktop/oven range and slide-in refrigerator is part of this project, as are replacing laminate countertops and installing a new sink and faucet.

On day one they just chanted about how much money you can make and had hard money lenders pitching loans to us.

My friend loaned someone money for a real estate deal. 

There are lots of options for assumable loans in the outskirts that might be worth looking into

Make sure you put discount clauses and subordination verbiage in your offer.Use the Installment down payment clause.A Front Porch clause can be used to completely eliminate the down payment requirement.Write in your offer that seller pays all transfer, contributes X-$'s to you at settlement and that you receive all positive escrows if there is a mortgage to be paid off, and the seller agrees to leave stuff in the house or garage - all furniture, the old car in the garage, tools and garden stuff.

@Mike Obrien,I have been dealing with a similar thing, and unless you can see a crack in the foundation, it may just be a very poor tile installation job.