The phone conversations ive had with the office were great--as they should be, my wife and i have a fair amount in the bank with great credit and DTI--but i dont want to be blindsided with a series of unexpected questions during the face to face.

Doesn't surprise me, I've uncovered some of the sloppiest builder-work over the years while gutting/rehabbing.

Simply because I do not want smokers in my units and smoking is not a protected class (recently I had a tenant who was surprised by this (because smoking is legal) and thought I could not discriminate on the basis of her being a smoker - I told her to go talk to an attorney).All of our STR units are on month to month lease. 

Just be aware with deals of that size come larger problems - I am in a position with my bank and other business that I was able to access some cash to do a major unexpected re-roof (yes, it's my fault that I missed the urgency of that in due diligence - I thought I would have a few more years).

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

This requirement is in place to ensure that you have enough funds to cover any unexpected expenses or vacancies.

Hi everyone,I'm under contract and about to close on a duplex. The offer had an inspection contingency, the property was inspected, repairs were made, and the contingency was removed. We then had the house appraised w...

They may surprise you and offer to stay with friends/family and you won't have to pay for a hotel.

Because if you do end up buying this and an appraiser is needed for acquisition lending or for refinancing, you don't want any surprises because you used bad comparables that skewed your numbers.

You'd be surprised how much contractors put wiggle room they don't need into things.