Bought in 2015 for 210k, Zillow estimate at $370k (so let's say $340k on the safe side)3.  

Then find a broker that only charges a transaction fee for anything you buy or sell.

That pretty much is the definition of mortgage fraud.....non arms length transaction, straw purchase, etc.  

Do your own easy and safe things like clean-up, painting and yardwork at least. 

hey im pretty new to this is well but I can tell u I think your expenses look to be on the safe side maybe that number just doesn't work maybe try getting something for cheaper make your offer lower maybe you can find a number that works in your favor

But that's why you'll want a title company to handle the transaction - they'll make sure the title is clean.If in doubt, go get a lawyer who knows real estate. 

Make sure you fill out the class field in each transaction line for it to track it properly.

Note that only single-family homes were included in this study, and that communities with less than five transactions were excluded.

this will keep you out of the hood this will give you a nice shot at safe secure investment.. and maybe god forbid some gambling appreciation.also will tend to have better schools and because your buying right at or close to the median you actually have people buying homes to live in as owner occ which stabilizes the area and keeps the thefts down. when you buy at the bottom of the median or 50% of it or less.. what does logic dictate.. same with rent.and if your sitting on the west coast not really knowing or in Sydney or Hong Kong.... quality of tenants does not move DOWN exponentially with values and rent rates.. it does the exact opposite it get riskier and riskier.

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