One, if they don't have time to spend with you and answer your questions in detail and discuss them, in my opinion, move on.

I am thinking I will start by targeting Arnold/Imperial and work out from there if necessary, probably west toward Murphy/High Ridge/House Springs before moving south.

The housing market is pretty crazy here with a ton of people moving here from out of state.

Just make sure that the local zoning laws and HOA (if applicable) allow for this arrangement.Down Payment Terms: Spreading the $20k down payment over 6 months can ease the upfront financial burden, but ensure you have a clear agreement with the seller on this timeline and any penalties for delayed payments.Best of luck moving forward,KC 

There is a lot that you don't know, but house hacking and managing the property yourself will give you that step, not leap, into property management where the mistakes you make will come with far smaller dollar signs and very valuable learning experiences.....and of course, you keep you hard earned rent in your pocket which will only help you moving forward.

Hello,My friend is moving out of state and I am looking to purchase their home.

Give move out instructions.Regards,Landlord

It has been 100% reliable over the last 7 years.

I’ve not had many “bad” tenants but the ones I’ve had were not screened properly and obviously were just moved in to rapidly fill vacancies.

Also, always think past this next purchase before making your move.