Hi,I'm new to the board, looking to invest in property.A little about me:I'm an Active Duty Air Force Officer, so my day job is primary right now.I have one property at my last base in Texas that is rented right now, but with negative cashflow (only losing $15/month).

You can't force someone to execute their rights under an option.

You should make sure they can afford the payment.To keep this at arms length get a loan servicer, they will administer the loan, tax filings, notices, etc.

Find the personnel manager at companies that have a good paying work force, the goal is to get your name in the grapevine of industry, public and private organizations and government service areas.Know yourself, you likes, hobbies, sports, education, religious and social niches where you feel most comfortable.

Sometimes, families are almost forced into buying houses with more bedrooms when there are custody battles involved.

I've only really seen that done though when the floor was redone before though.Given that these tenants are very low maintenance and want to stay I'd like to figure out a way to start updating these units to force some appreciation.

If you have an address I suggest being armed with the name of the owner on title and estimated ARV that would help you get a feel for the deal instintally andandake sure you are talking to the property owner and not another investor trying to flip to you.

It just means you have to look harder in the areas you know, stay patient, and look for “forced appreciation” opportunities, situations where an investment is based on taking a current “non-papering” property to a better place based on vision and a plan specific to that property.

@Ted JacksonAnything stated by the broker get independent verification.Find a contractor experienced with fire damage.Anytime properties are bundled it is because 1 or more are not performing.Go to IREM.org search for ARM certified property managers.

Some banks offer commercial type terms (15 year terms or ARMs, no limit on number of mortgages) on single family houses.