The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

Buy out of a local portfolio or don't buy?

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Albuquerque.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

In the past 2 years, I have used my extra money to pay off student loans by interest rate. 

Buying outside of those hotspots is not so expensive, but yes, prices have increased since the lows right after the hurricane. 

@Lucas Schlund there are logically, 3 options:1) Buy Cash: PROS: You can get better prices on houses because you can close faster with motivated sellers and buy houses that need repairs to qualify for a mortgage (less buyer competition)CONS: takes the longest to save the funds2) Use Rehab Loan:PROS: Same as #1CONS: more expensive loans:---FHA 203(k): not that expensive, but must live in the property for 12 months before renting---DSR Rehab loan: relatively expensive and may need experience to qualify3) Mortgage on Property with Cosmetic Repairs:PROS: easiest & cheapest to doCONS: lots of competition, so can be hard to find a "deal"PM us if you'd like to discuss these in more detail.

I’ve got an opportunity to buy a rental house potentially for zero down, but I’m not sure if this is a good deal or not.

Am I getting any extra from it that I can't from here?  

Life happened and I needed to move out of the house and it just so happened a there was a house being sold wholesale  "as-is" a town over and my mentor suggested i buy the house and live there while i fix it up.