If your happy with them and feel confident thy can get the deal done.

I'm about to approach the tenant with a new lease / terms with the "baked in" escalator rent increase. 

So I'd say if you know what you're doing, and can accurately estimate any repair costs, waiving the inspection contingency will increase the likelihood of a successful bid.

How can I not get screwed on the backend when trying to refinance with out increasing the value.

OK, so I know people talk about this all the time and everyone has their own opinions, but two separate individuals that I highly respect in the real estate field told me that mortgage rates are going up by the end of...

What should I be asking of the contractor to be certain they are insured properly & feel confident they know what they’re doing?

I guess I am seeking help on how to get these investors moving forward and feeling comfortable and confident in the decision to purchase homes over here in the states.

The other main thing to consider is that evaporation coolers really increase humidity in the unit and without ventilation it can cause problems with mold.

I knew nothing about the basics of real estate and after confiding in my dad that this is what I wanted to do he pointed me to Bigger Pockets, which I then learned by all the educational tools that not only can I do what I know I would love and enjoy doing but that it will give me a life I'd want for myself and my family that no other job could do for me. 

I’m brand new to BP & brand new to real estate investment but I’m a firm believer in affirmations so I will (prematurely but confidently) introduce myself as an investor.