One land parcel and one building with two tenants gives a more cost effective purchase and higher gross rents.The downside is you lose the ability to sell to owner occupants (for the most part), which means you are dealing with investors only.

So they're paying roommates, how relaxed should our relationship be... should I take the role of a more professional landlord or the less uptight roommate charging rent?

If you can afford the current payment, you could certainly afford one at a more reasonable rate.

Other noteworthy areas are Amapas and Alta Vista.If you are looking for a more Mexican flair head inland just a bit and check out areas like Pitillal or Buenos Aires.

I am not under these regulations and therefore do not have to worry about them.As an investor I can door knock potential sellers and tell them "I am not an agent" giving them a more warm and fuzzy feeling rather than their usual feeling of "just another shark agent looking for a listing" - You can not.

This can be done on a month-to-month basis or on a more long term timeframe such as a six month or twelve month lease. 2.

I'm majoring in accounting and plan to become a CPA, I also want to work towards a brokers license.I'm relatively new to the investing game, I've read a number of books and been to a few seminars but haven't invested yet.I'm looking to partner up with a more experienced investor for mutual benefit.

If you shop for price options and get a few estimates, you’ll see that’s a more realistic cost for a plain white vinyl window with all the add-ons.

You might also try your local title company...free searches would include trust deeds which will show junior liens..but judgments and mechanics liens will only be found via a more detailed and time consuming title report...which is usually pulled once a transaction is opened.

I'm not trying to make a moral judgement here, just further exploring the issue.