As other have said, read the forums, listen to the Podcasts and read the blogs.I would also recommend the local REIA - www.digonline.orgIn fact, this Thurs evening there is a large exhibit being held by the REIA where there will be over 65 vendors including lenders.

Upside: I keep the liquid for other things if needed, including paying the loan off if the interest rate suddenly goes ballistic in 5 years.OR: should I drop $30K into the house, and finance $60?

Just be sure to include that the buyer is responsible for closing costs in your agreement.

The first property I bought had 3 offers including mine.  

Emphasis in operations include: repetitive, methodical process; unsolicited direct mail campaigning; forced value generation; off-MLS marketing; market arbitrage; options, and creative Seller financing.

If so, I am including these numbers twice...Best Regards,Hans Wold

"The Book on Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Turner Chapter-by-chapter Q&A BoardCHAPTER 1 - Why I love Rental PropertiesPlease include page numbers in all comments for reference.

Typically we get 35-55 attendees including a number who frequent BP.  

A few days later I hear that the Senior Underwriter has my file and is "asking for more information" 4 letters including 2 more from my local union in Miami later and she denied my loan.

If their pictures also includes an orange jumpsuit or stripes, and they are holding a number, I would probably pass:)