Be prepared for an arduous journey and make sure you find a mortgage broker who not only knows the rules but is actually up to date on any recent changes or you'll be left with the bag 2 weeks before close.

I don't think she can afford to pay for the damages, therefore, we are preparing for small claims court. 

This way you are making a safe offer and you are prepared to walk if the numbers don't work.

With that 4 part question be prepared for either VERY long responses or no responses.

When she was preparing to move out, she agreed to show the property.

I am happy that I feel i have prepared my business not just for me to spend time with our child, but also that they will be able to reap the rewards for years to come.I applaud the fact that you are doing something to prepare for the future of your family as well.Keep up the blogging.

Trick is not to over leverage.Then you're not worried about cycles hurting you, but you're prepared to buy aggressively when cycles are in your favor.Time is in your favor.

If you can't stomach the risk then you're not prepared with enough information to make a decision on going full steam for your next investment.

Be prepared to not make much money if you're financing at 100% like this.

@Josh Justiniano ...I believe a combination of both needed, but experience is my best teacher...I'm hopeful my SFR experience prepares me for multi investing...