The roommate she has chosen asked if I would reimburse him the cost of the credit /background check.

@Marty Summers nothing wrng with that set up.Most times when this topic comes up, investors are trying to decide on one or the other, not both like you have chosen to do.

It's a bit of a gamble.

If people want to gamble that prices will continue going up, why not let them give you money to do it?

It is EXACTLY the same as if you throw mailers in the wind and where they land they will land.It is A GAMBLE!

Hello,I have chosen to invest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin area, and I am not surprised that the rental was broken into.

Here are my questions:1) Once I've chosen an "ugly" house neighborhood and a realtor, should I test the waters by putting offers out on every house for sale in that neighborhood (assuming it's not brand new), or is the idea to pick and choose based on the listing comments sounding like it's either bankowned or a rehab project?

You make the money when you buy, not sale the car; similar to when you choose the tenant out of several applications, your good tenants must be screened when they come to view the property.Regardless, it can be a gamble sometimes.Best of luck!

I've chosen not to invest in DST's, but let me chime in. 

To be fair, this is more of a gamble and there are higher risks (but also higher rewards).