I have been considering getting into real estate investments for some time now as I live in Houston and the population has exploded in recent years.

I will have a bit of extra cash later this year which I would like ...

If you are dealing with RE investors, call it what ever you like, it will just show a lack of knowledge, they will see you as a beginner and probably sluff it off.

I'd be concerned about deferred maintenance since many mobile homes aren't maintained properly or at all.

I would however, first get your PM concerns settled.

My only concern with subject to is that, from what I understand, you typically end up paying more money for those than a typical foreclosure so your cash flow is a lot tighther.

I have been reading up on this as a possibility for one of my sons that is interested in REI as a way that he can finance his property and end up with the other 1-3 units providing income.My other concern on this is that I understand these loans are for "owner-occupied" only?

I wouldn't be the least bit concerned if my property didn't have a land line.

The listing agent may or may not have information concerning the former owners"After reading on BP another forum with someone with the same situation, I decided to knock in the door with a gift card (BP advice ) .

My main concern is they usually have 2-3 kids.Is that a good deal in general?

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