In doing so, I feel it helps to take the pressure off myself to trade and put myself into a risky deal simply because I need the income from flipping. 

Prime all exposed wood surfaces and apply two coats of paint on all previously painted surfaces $ 2,850.003A (I would only spend $500 on sealing windows, a little touch up paint, and pressure wash the exterior).

Lots of pressure on appraisers to be conservative.

Those markets that have stretched the rubber band will be under a lot of pressure.

If you have a major employer who supports 10% of the town then you could face serious pressures when there is an economic slowdown and they cut jobs, reduce hours, furlough employees or look to outsource work to cut cost.You have done some reading on BP but are you ready for investing in the US.What are your objectives, goals?

But must be verified by 60 day history, and must be a gift with no requirement to pay back.Reserve Requirements 3-4 Unit owner occupied properties must have 3 months PITIThree (3)- and Four (4)-Unit Property The maximum mortgage amount for the three (3) - and four (4)-unit properties is limited, so that the ratio of the monthly mortgage payment, divided by the monthly net rental income does not exceed 100%, regardless of the occupancy status.Livable Conditions The property must demonstrate the following characteristics: A continuing and sufficient supply of safe and potable water under adequate pressure and of appropriate quality for household uses.Sanitary facilities and a safe method of sewage disposal.

@stevejones oh man i cant believe im about 2 months late to this post I didnt realize there were replies to my own thread haha  - I just listened to your podcast episode last week I grew up in a lot of the areas you are doing your work in and also have a few investments in echo park (although growing up in the glendale/lacrescenta area we never thought of it as anything but gangland haha how things change). what are your thoughts of the river renovation and the mount Washington area... all hype or some real opportunity?  

I would use the city code enforcement to apply pressure and sit down with someone from HUD to work it out.

Not to hijack the thread but I'm curious about people's opinion on investing in Mount Vernon.

You push or pull the new wire and cable TV wire with it into the box without cutting the wall.If you have to make a small cut at the ceiling you can sometimes cover it with new molding without tearing the whole wall up as well.Surface mounted systems are around but I don't think I would ever use it in a residence.Guys like Robert can be even more creative with how they pull wire without tearing up a wall.Good Luck.