And with all the new properties that come to the market, I use the 1 percent rule as my "back of the envelope" calculation to see if a deal is worth looking deeper into. 

Always add 10 percent to what your contractor quotes for a renovation.

The parties agree that compensation equal to (insert percent of purchase price or other amount) shall be due BROKER upon successful completion of this Agreement or in the event that, within days following the term of this Agreement, BUYER or any person acting for or with BUYER purchases, leases or otherwise acquires an interest in the real property after becoming aware of the availability of the real property or receiving information about the real property during said term.

(especially around the North Texas area.I started listening to bigger podcast last summer of July and I have received some amazing information. i am currently working two jobs and I put in 40 percent of my income in my savings to get my first property!

Even if you just purchase one or two solid deals it can change your wealth for a lifetime!

When an investor is looking at being cash flow positive, they are typically putting down 20-25 percent or more.

State of Maryland discounts the recordation taxes for first time home buyers by a quarter percent. 1.875 points seems high to me unless you are buying down the rate. 

I have a lender that can do FHA 3.5 percent down, but has a lender assist for downpayment.

Going to offer $30,000 down with 8 percent on the remaining $174,000. 

It all depends on your goals -- immediate and mid to long term, and your situation.In our market -- Pinellas and the Tampa Bay metro, I don't see any corrections (price drops) in the near future, even if appreciation slows to a normal 4-ish percent, we will still be net growth.