@David McLean  exactly   he would be proto type of what I would look for and make him rich.. at the same time make me an excellent returnthose who cash cheap money usually waste a ton of time and effort...

Either they really need it and will not give back down payments because they can't afford to, or they realize they've found a sucker and can't wait to cash in on your ignorance.I'd say chalk it up to a win, as you learned more about doing proper due diligence before signing the dotted line, and overall this lesson was extremely cheap compared to the price that others have paid when breaking into real estate.Best of luck in the future!

Or you can go a little North to Wilton that has excellent schools, or a little farther east to Westport, but Norwalk is by far the most affordable.

We have an excellent source of info from our state REIA, headquartered in our capital city.  

Podcast are an excellent source that.  

If you need any help in the HVAC dept let me know - I'm here in Mesa and have been involved in rehabs for a few years now - have some excellent contacts with other contractors here in the valley if you need it!

This creates a WIN-WIN Situation and gives the Realtor incentive, to work harder on your behalf.

I ultimately decided to stay closer to home until I get some wins under my belt. 

Hi All,My husband and I purchased our first home 20 months ago and through either brains or dumb luck it has turned out to be an excellent investiment.

Choosing a prequalified buyer is another excellent piece of advice for investors just starting with REI.