Agree with advice given about the criticality of getting in at the right part of the cycle, but would add that it is more about only buying when the fundamental numbers are right; this could happen in a hot market, but is much more likely to happen in a cold one.

Our apartment gets so hot from the surrounding units there is no need to use our heat ever.

It's really hard to find complete information on that subject.

It is in your interest to pay back taxes as to not do so would add a lien against your property, at best create a 'clouded title' and subject you to a tax foreclosure.Are you buying at auction from a tax lien?

The market is just so hot for new builds out here that no one wants the smaller jobs I can find.  

The market here is pretty hot for rentals.

This is an area-specific question, however, in my experience in California, 2-4 bedrooms are rented like hot cakes, while one bedroom and 5+ bedrooms are slower to rent. 

Its a hot market in my area and need to get going I know....

i dont even get chance to present my offer and the deals already shows subject to bank approval.what should i do, sometimes i get back something owner has accpet the offer and now just wait for bank approval .... this happens to me almost 80% of the time i see a short sale.what should i do in future with short sale deal, what is the safest way to present my offer to avoid listing agent kill my deal?

Since I am unable to post pictures or anything else on BP from lack of interest and knowledge I figured this could be a good learning experience for some up and coming investor.Rules: Subject TO:1.