The Dodd Frank Act has brought up many issues along the lines of predatory lending.The CFPB outlines the "ability to repay rules" if you are selling with some kind of rent credits on a lease option.If you want to keep total safety in your real estate investing, use a lease and a ROFR (right of first refusal) when you lease.  

I'd love to be your go-to person when you have any questions on the VA loan such as minimum property requirements, eligibility and the VA's unique lending requirements. 

Which I'm sure is not unique, but the fix is having lines of communication established up front for how to report maintenance issues, what is emergencies, having water lines/cut-offs clearly marked for tenants, etc.Others?

Each property is unique and it is always a good idea to have and approved finish list for your contractor highlighting specific sku numbers when available or ask for a labor only bid.

As a construction professional for 13 years I have a unique set of skills that I hope will make me a successful real estate investor.Please get in touch with me if you are in the Harrisonburg area.  

My wife and I are in somewhat of a uniques situation and we are trying to decide if purchasing a condo makes the most financial sense:We recently moved back to the Atlanta / Decatur area after 5.5 years in Japan.

I received this info from @Nathan Sharp when I first started.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/(house rental guide)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/(how to buy a rental property)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/09/how-to-buy-a-small-multifamily-property/ (How to buy a small multifamily property)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/07/19/how-to-buy-a-duplex/(guide to buying a duplex)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/16/how-to-choose-areas-multifamily-deals/ (Choosing multi-family deals) BP Podcast 061:How to Succeed in Multifamily Investing – A Unique Conversation with Josh, Brandon, and BenBP Podcast 131: Investing in Multifamily Properties in a HOT Real Estate Market with Serge Shukhathttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/03/07/profitable-ethical-landlord/The bottom line is that you must take action to start.Don't get bogged down with analysis paralysis.

I received this info from @Nathan Sharp when I first started.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/(house rental guide)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/(how to buy a rental property)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/09/how-to-buy-a-small-multifamily-property/ (How to buy a small multifamily property)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/07/19/how-to-buy-a-duplex/(guide to buying a duplex)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/16/how-to-choose-areas-multifamily-deals/ (Choosing multi-family deals) BP Podcast 061:How to Succeed in Multifamily Investing – A Unique Conversation with Josh, Brandon, and BenBP Podcast 131: Investing in Multifamily Properties in a HOT Real Estate Market with Serge Shukhathttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/03/07/profitable-ethical-landlord/The bottom line is that you must take action to start.Don't get bogged down with analysis paralysis.

Common Sense Underwriting We understand that each deal has its own unique challenges and credit enhancements.

Like Kerry mentioned, the VA has some unique requirements.