There are a lot of buyers, especially younger buyers, that want a new, modern, never been lived in home, in an established neighborhood. 

However, if they had a 10 year credit history and on year 7, 8, and 9 had a credit slump due to a long job gap and after they got their new job have re-established their credit, then I would take a chance with them. 

Being blunt can be a good thing, I can respect that, I have been around long enough.  

It was interesting to see how realtors we talked had such different attitudes about the city -- we had two respected realtors tell us it was a terrible idea to try to hold on to our house as a rental. 

Once you hold the deed to the property you have now established a vehicle to cloud the title. 

My goal is to learn as much as I can over the coming months and looking forward to seeing you all on the forums=).Respectfully,John Lindenblad

You could try to get a low maintenance ground cover established in the areas that get weedy.

, if you get an FHA loan, abide by your contractual obligations.Now, for what to do as an investor: I disagree (respectfully) that buying your first investment via FHA is the "best way to start".

HVAC should be able to tell you on the phone, the others will have to see it.No buyer is gonna trust your numbers, but you need to know them to price your deal right and if you're actually on point you'll get a lot of respect.

This was true in 2007 and it's true now.Credibility is established by a track record and a personal relationship.