A friend told me about a piece of real estate in foreclosure, that was a Fannie Mae property listed as part of the First Look program, on Zillow and an auction site.  

If it doesn't stipulate the provisions for breaking the lease, you know it needs to be in there for next time.If things have been going smoothly and friendly, consider returning some pro-rated fraction of the deposit.Most importantly, you probably need the advice of a competent RE attorney ...

Has anyone used RLT to try and fill vacancies? What have your experiences been?

Basing in the Anatole resort until I find out where I want to be.Any realtors or friendly locals want to make a friend (and a free coffee!)

Hi NancyNet from deal, minus business expenses (incl mileage, business overhead, education, travel to 'find' more business, etc) = taxable income.Get an investor friendly CPA/tax person to instruct on all your write-offs, and take them.

Friends and family advised not to buy it, because they wouldn't buy it.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

This was a friend of the family deal that worked out for everyone.

I have some friends who are also very interested in investing here too, and they are counting on me to build a team, or find some key players with boots on the ground that we would be able to work with.