So, your taxable income can be very small, or even negative, even though you actually have money in your pocket.On the other hand, principle payments are not deductible but they do affect your cash flow.A investor friendly lender will understand the difference between cash flow and taxable income, and will be able to help your though that.However, no lender is going to give any consideration to unreported taxable income.

Check rents, leases, bank statements, tax returns, utility bills, or anything else you can get your hands on.

I'm curious if the higher volume individuals have their own "maintenance man" on hand to adress repair issues.

Go to your local REIA meetings, hand out your cards at local real estate auctions, create a website for investors.

It will be more hands on on your part, since you or the seller will have to do all the legwork an agent would normally do.You involved in what's called a "wholesale" transaction.

www.hud.govI know hand holding can be a drag, but can you expound more on this?

All I knew about this family was 2nd-hand information: from the owner and from 2 different maintenance people who have been involved in the past.I gave the owner tips of what to do and agreed to accompany him as a photo taker.

I don't have it anymore, but if you could get your hands on that info, while it might be outdated, it would be a great place to start.

I am interested in Cash Flow and appreciation.I can put my hands on $45,000.00 +/- immediately.

on the other hand it is a good deal.