I received a response the next day that they had already sent them a renewal offer of: 12 Months @ $1599 - which is no increase in rent18 Months @ $1599or Month to Month @ $1629.

I should also add that @Larry Smet runs an excellent meetup/networking group that you should look into.

It wasn’t until I received some pay raises and my income started to really grow that I got to thinking of investment opportunities again and something reminded me to throw on a podcast episode of BP while on a long drive.

As for fees other than appraisal, they estimated $600-800, but I current haven't received the breakdown.Curious if anyone has any experience w/ AndrewsFCU that they would like to share (FYI - I have done a search on BP and PM'd those who said they have experience w/ AFCU).Thanks!

While I think what you are doing is excellent, personally I would adjust 2 things:1.

Once you see the tank with the camera they can use the locating receiver to mark on the ground where it is. 

However today I received something  very interesting in the mail, a letter to buy my property. 

In theory, the rent you receive from your property will counterbalance the new mortgage. 

When I refinance into a traditional 30 year fixed, the bank will only loan 75% or 80% LTV ($120K or $150K).Long story less long, if you all were to find a $300K deal that you loved, how would you go about paying back the private money you received to acquire the property?

The blog post on "shopping for a deal" makes excellent sense -- the more you are familiar with streets and neighborhoods, and how much properties have sold for, the better position you'll be in to grab the right deal when it comes along, without agonizing or delay.