It's never too late to start, but never too early either - don't let yourself make excuses.

I had one guy come in 10 minutes late......flies up in a late model benz (wanting to rent a 2B/1B at $775/mo).

The contract included a 5% penalty for being late.

If you would have asked me a few years ago, I would have disagreed with you but in this market, in this economy and being self employed--I don't want the stress of millions in mortgages owed.We have paid off two properties free & clear and will have a 3rd one finished in 12 months (hopefully).

We realize that they ensure loans, but we're not sure why they would need to respond this late in the game.

Wonderful state to be from, however we have been facing some hard times lately.

I will be going into a 3 year graduate program next year and in my ideal world (ultimate goal) I would like to have about 30-40 properties before I am finished in those 3 years.

Fortunately, he was hired through a company, and they put a different plumber on the permit and were able to get it finished.

Do you finish buying the property then selling to the buyer?

I've heard of getting late payment lists from the credit bureaus.