Too many times new investors are focused on their most immediate needs and fail to take into consideration how certain relationships can help them in the future.

Why do I need to pay a lender money for training before they lend me money?

We are inheriting some tenants that have historically had some difficulty paying. 

Sorry, forgot to mention, on the fees (origination, etc) what I meant was I wanted to avoid paying those.. which is why I wanted to self fund. 

I'm not familiar with your city but I've seen similar group homes pay up to 5x the standard rent and sign longer leases like 3-5 years.

She is continuing to pay me for now, but I'd rather her move and pay elsewhere. 

The big dividing line is if you choose to do full spectrum or focus 100% on business purpose (i.e.

It will pay for itself in the long run. 

Instead of paying $500 to keep a seven year old fridge, I added on top of it and got a brand new one to avoid any trouble in the future.A couple days later after getting the refrigerator, I get a call from my Upstairs tenant saying the garbage disposal is leaking.

Waiting a year might not be a bad idea versus pulling the trigger sooner and having to pay to refinance later.Also realize it may be tough starting off as a 17 year old.