I'd proceed with screening the second applicant and see if they even meet your criteria before making any decisions.

There are downsides as well as James Vermillion alluded to in the link he posted but you must figure out what your goals are and it will make the decision much easier.

I've been doing nothing but reading all sorts of books, starting with "Rich Dad, Poor Dad".

These things should all be considered before you make a decision.

The reason is, I only do business with decision-makers.

Believe me, when it comes time to put up or shut up and make the big decisions in real estate, having that degree and knowledge will allow you to make bigger moves faster than your competitors.

I don't yet have the ability to flip (poor at estimating renovation costs, not particularly good at design), but I can keep looking until I find a suitable bargain that I can rent out.

Brittney, that is one of the problems with many of these programs...it is hard to separate honest reviews from paid reviewers which makes it very difficult to make an intelligent decision.

"Redemption period" is a poor choice of terms in Maryland.

I grew up on Oahu and left approx. 7 yrs ago to pursue a higher education and ended up not returning due to the high cost of living and poor job market for my profession.