But, even though I own another home besides this one, make a mid-six figure income and have excellent job security (cybersecurity), and a DTI ratio of 13% - I can't qualify because my FICO score (612) is too low.

Personally i'm looking for buy and hold opportunities but i work a full time job and know i couldn't do it on my own.  

, (2) completes the job on time and on budget, and (3) does a good job.

My main job is an Advanced EMT for the county.  

Great job on your first flip!

A lot of student rentals even here in an extremely tight market are offering concessions like free month (or $250 off), free wi-fi, free tv or whatever at this late stage in the season.Advertise in the school common area, near mailboxes or whatever in addition to the standard ways.This certainly doesn't happen to everyone so I hope it hasn't discouraged you from investing @Jem Jacala!

And that one risk, is the same one that landed me a job with a local investment bank when I penned a letter directly to the chairman of the board ripping apart his old school view on education after an interview that aired on public television.April 2010: After rising thru the ranks at the bank, I realized the investment banking culture was too cutthroat, and simply not right for me. 

Back in January of 2015 I left my job to take care of my dad.

Tomorrow the final coat will be applied, and by the day after the handyman and I will be able to walk on it and start doing finishing jobs like fans, lighting, quarter rounds, and blinds.We also have a tenant lined up with the lease due to be signed this Friday, at the hoped-for rate of $650/mo.  

That seems to be where a ton of retirees and young demographic are moving too which is fueling big gains in population growth and job diversity.I still have clients in cold belt states.