When the appraisal comes in short Fannie routinely will amend (based on my personal experience and observed others in my community) to the appraised value (within reason-- less than 10 percent reduction).

Be prepared for the 4 BIG D's - Death, Divorce, Disability & Disagreement - what happens if either of those commonly occurring life events happens to either or both of you?

Is there anyone here who routinely has success with retail-level rehabs, Sheriff Sale deals, and the tax sale?

(would rather underestimate returns than overestimate) Began to add a daily routine,  and daily checklist of little tasks to do throughout the day.

If you have disability however much, even 0% --- your closing and loan fees can be waived.

Chattanooga's popularity is increasing because of Amazon's and Volkswagen's investment in the area, and the city's routine growth over the years.

When I first started out I updated my lease routinely when I found out something the hard way.Since they are on a month to month, you can send them a 30 day notice that you will not be renewing their lease or as Kim said offer to let the new person attempt to qualify to be your tenant and let them fill out a rental application and screen them same as anyone else.If they refuse to leave and you choose not to rent to them and you have sent them proper notice per your lease and local laws then file for an eviction.

It was overwhelming as well since there were so many things you have to think about.Today, buying a house is "routine" for me.

One was on disability income and the other didn't have any income at all.

I am definitely an advocate for permanent life insurance, disability insurance and long term care.