I had no friends, no family, no job, no college degree, a FICO of 540, 13 collections on my credit report, a box of clothes, and just 5K in the bank.

Someone that pays rent on time for seven months typically doesn't fit that profile.

This is why I thought REI may be a good fit for me.

the only real issue is how it fits into YOUR goals.

Marvin, Also I wouldnt use this type of sign, too small of print to fit all that information and too specific.

Is being a landlord fit with you and your families lifestyle and your investment stategies?

If your risk tolerance or personality does not fit a landlording mentality, then first decide whether the steps needed to be successful in business are your strengths before deciding to spend any money with aspirations of being a successful flipper, rehabber or papa murphys franchisee.Learn first about being a business man/woman first, then make decisions based on your expertise's to decide what business you want to be in before taking the steps.Good luck in your next venture.Mike[i]Steady Plodding brings prosperity, hasty speculation brings poverty...To be a successful investor, you must spend less than you make and then save and invest the rest for a long long time.

Hello I purchase properties that fit into the following scenario.

thank you. i will use this. i assume i just need to customize an agreement to purchase to fit a short sale?

Bryan,The roof that needs to be replaced asap fits into the 50% rule because we subtract profit and repairs before coming up with a purchase price.