I have no way to confirm that that wasn’t just her friends phone number

I bought the house a group of friends and I had been renting when it was put on the market as soon as I noticed that I could buy it and live rent-free. 

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

I agree that meeting them in person, being friendly but firm and just assume that they were not given notice about the change so they might be a little apprehensive about it (i.e. making sure it isn't some kind of scam etc.

A good friend of mine has a business rehabbing properties for rentals or flips.

@JD Martin  JD whats one of the top 5 asked questions on BP.well  its those looking for an investment friendly broker.. here you have a guy that is all he does.. put the two together. market your self as a broker who specializes in fixers and distressed and is investor friendly and build a monster business.

You could have that after your year is up--or sooner, if you can find an investor-friendly lender who will refi after 6 months.

@Marcia MaynardI have personally never liked the idea of a basement bedroom and most houses in the neighborhood don’t have this feature either.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Since I don't use real estate agents I can buy a property for a discount since the seller doesn't need to pay that fee and we split the savings.