The market in my area is extremely expensive especially in areas with low crime rates (the areas I would want to own property).

Hi @Ryan Moret,Generally speaking I would trust a structural engineers opinion over a home inspector when it comes to foundation issues.

Never ever trust the borrower's numbers!

Trust me when I say that you will NEVER feel like you know what you are doing on that first deal. but at some point you have to jump. 

It also helps a ton to have contractors you know and trust, which is difficult to achieve going into a market you dont know.

However, after detailed conversation with Tammy, I decided to trust my heart and go ahead!

And important that you gain their trust and respect during this time.THE FOURTH MONTH - THE COMFORT PHASE:The Fourth Month through the first year is THE COMFORT PHASE: the tenant becomes accustomed to your rules and is starting to feel comfortable.

Claiming cap rates anywhere from 4-8% but I still not sure I trust cap rates from sellers.

Friends can not be trusted to be honest.

Hey  I found a motivated seller fsbo thats also a investor she really is nice and I have gained her trust and don't want to lose it, i told her my wife and myself is interested in purchasing her home, although i have not told her that we are investors as well and we are doing it virtually for the most part, moving forward to get this property under contract do i mentioned we are investors or where do I go from here.