Also if you call they have a special offer for investors that are members of their local AIA.

Some COAs will have budgets for every big ticket item that's going to wear out and can pay them out of the monthly fees while others will hit the owners with a special assessment.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookConsider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

I already follow the Rocky Mountain Institute which is a company that promotes sustainability, with a special focus on profitable innovations for energy and resource efficiency... so it seems like your organization is right up my alley!

If you are serious about the property, find a local structural engineers that specializes in residential construction and preferably rehab.

Because of this, it's easy to get caught in a tough deal in a rising market.As an investor, you always have options.

Hi Carlos, I would recommend having a great attorney who specializes in RE look over the contract with a fine tooth comb especially if the seller is an experienced investor.

"Little funds" means different things to different people though, so it is tough to give much advice, but I would start by figuring out which type of real estate investing best suits your financial goals, your personality, your market, etc.

It may be tough to collect payment from the tenant for damages, so I would send a letter stating detailing the damages and what she owes for the repairs along with a statement that this amount will be withheld from the security deposit if she does not pay for the damages prior to moving out.

Is the auction offering you a General Warranty Deed, or a Special Warranty/QCD??