find a life partner (wife/husband) that will be okay with this and you're half way there.

One of the things that makes this such an easy read is her somewhat "comedic" style.

Make no bones about it, this is being watched by other legislators (maybe from your state) and with the cumulative issues that exist in the real estate market/industry today (not to mention all the bashing in the media and growing public disdain), this could just take on a life of its own and spread like wild fire (to other state platforms)...Some of you might be reading this and say, "Scott's a lender and this is a self serving crusade from a self-important blowhard who sits at a table for one

You are not a life long commitment.

I am definitely flexible on this and understand that PM's need to have a life to but if you consider that many potential renters have jobs during the day that they cannot leave, you need this type of flexibility to show the property.5.

. :-)Lease/Option: you get a chunk of cash up front (purchasing the option to buy), and you're going to lease it to them for the life of the option.

Make it clear that you have an interest in the property but use active listening skills to learn more.It is hard to know what the seller might want when you have no idea what is going on in their head or in their life.

They will focus on a certain style of home and have a profit margin they expect when the project is all done.

First i would think about what it will take cost and labor to strip/patch/sand,stain and finish the floors stripper and sanding pads will add up unless its an exotic wood, I personaly would simply lay new hardwood or laminate flooring down you can find all styles sizes colors types of wood and most are prefinished and are extremly easy to instiall, some are glueless and nailess.

As the forums are organized by topic you can read up on a specific style of investing before broadening your focus to other styles.Some advice.