3) full carpet replacement (home is 1,474 sq ft)4) interior and exterior paint work needed (home built in 1940)5) needs vinyl windows (there are 12-15 windows)6) some wall areas need to be re-sheet rocked due to holes made from previous owner(s)7) basement ceiling is low and should be lifted (room to be lifted another 6")8.) need insulation and sheet rock in basement to cover foundation area to turn into a potential family room area9) new kitchen cabinets10) appliances (washer/dryer/stove/dishwasher/fridge)11) new kitchen countertops12) update bedroom closets13) install regular sized door and doorways for 3 bedrooms14) new front and back door15) turn upstairs into a master suite... knock out a few walls and alter 2 bedrooms upstairs to a master bedroom with a walk-in closet and an attached master bathroom16) landscape and curb appeal17) stairs are kind of steep leading upstairs... don't know if could be changed?

They like seeing regular income when you want a loan.Do you own your own home or have you purchased a property in the past?

I intend to be a regular on the message board by both giving and receiving insight on different subjects.Thanks,RJ

Hi,I regularly attend the DC REIA meeting in Bowie, MD.

Thanks for clarity...will definitley do that in future purchase.Stupid question: Does it cost anything to sign a contract like this, or do they just get their regular commision?

Check the landlord tenant laws for your state and/or city. f'rinstance: In Nebraska, you can charge no more than 1/4 of month's rent amount on top of the 1 month equivalent regular security deposit.

I agree, but ultimately the best investors(not necessarily the good ones)[/i] are the best psychologists, they study human nature and social interactions and after they are done looking at your shoes......they'll look in your eyes and either feel confidence or trepidation......they can basically smell fear and treachery.....So, if you are going to present a deal to and investor...whether is a private, institutional, etc.......make sure you ask yourself the ultimate question...."

So I'm guessing have an alternate method of selling in which price doesn't matter.I've read that finding rent to own buyers is a good strategy rather than regular renters.

It takes an interest in organizing a regular meeting with like minded people.

If you were to look at the house from the street it would like like a regular house.