In addition, even if they did use meth they may not have done it in the property. 

Yes, I've acquired some initial funding, so now I'm in the process of learning how to evaluate a potential rental property and needed renovations.

In addition, for the ones that do make it to the market, owner-occupants face stiff competition from the plethora of investors in the NYC area. 

It did exactly that, I took the Ultimate Beginners Guide and it put me in the right direction.The reason I put "Trainee" in my subject is because I bought into the systematic way of thinking so I have acquired quite a bit of debt, and none of it is a "good debt".

That way, if anything major is discovered, you'll have time to assess the situation and obtain additional inspections from other specialists as necessary.

The way we look at it, if hard money can enable us to purchase additional properties more easily or with less of our own cash, then it can make sense.At this time we are actively looking for our third buy/hold.

@Risa Hind I'd like to second what @Ken Badziak has said (and of course I always like a guy that BP's with a glass of wine in hand ;) I would like to point out, however, that in addition to all the taxation issues you have the issue of reserves to consider.

It was completely rehabbed with an additional  $150k.  

I've acquired 8 good cash flowing buy & holds in the past year and am about to close on 2 more this month.

Hi, Can anyone help me get standard blank purchase and sale agreement contract for wholesaling in the state of Texas or who do I need to contact in order to acquire these contracts?