Hello everyone,I recently found this website and have since been trying to read as much as possible.The BP website is a great resource for new and experienced RE investors!

An experienced agent should know deals fall through based on inspections all the time.

I am curious and maybe one of the more experienced pros can assist with this...

I'm thinking $300K with $1M umbrella to include two other properties I own.What are the thoughts of experienced landlords?

The quickest way to get out of this jam is hire an experienced property manager which normally cost 7-10% of your monthly rent and let them handle the legal garbage.

I use one Chinese engineered off a home loan application.

I am about to start a project on a house and my contractor says that instead of replacing the current roof he can do a "nail over" of new shingles on top of old.

have you ever done this? is there a problem with doin...

Converting some of the downstairs into a master bedroom with walk in closet and ensuite, 50 % new roof, new floors throughout, paint, finishing a sunroom, refinished kitchen and baths.ARV: $189,000 1)In looking at the pics, you really need to have a good general contractor take a look at the sub-floor structures as it look like it suffered from severe water damage. 2) If you have not already, you should budget new engineered flooring because even if some of it is salvageable, you're not going to be able to match it up. 3) Going to convert downstairs space into a master?

I'm a 22yr old Design Engineer who is getting started in the real estate investing industry.

Whichever you choose, I suggest you start by getting educated in that field starting right here on BP, then perhaps with an experienced investor in your area who is actively and successfully doing it!