Some folks just consider this part of their first year regular expenses, though I like to budget it for it up front when running the numbers on a property.Best of luck!

I can tell you I do have experience and that the first thing is to get the ATR signed so that you can speak directly to the lender.If you are not listing the property for sale then the info should come from the listing broker and they should have an ATR signed from the seller with the lender or servicer.It's not that sellers lie in that so much they only remember some things and forget others.Not having one document can waste months of time with a short sale.Maybe what you are referring to the buyers is that a bank will allow a buyer to pay for a sellers moving costs or relo costs as a line item on the Hud-1.AGAIN you can't know what the bank is talking about unless your ear is on the phone and they are talking to you.They will not do that without an ATR form for sharing details.So anything you are hearing second hand is a waste of time.

If you are referring to the window title SEARCH, that is not the one I am missing.The previous search engine had a drop down box that allowed you to select a member by name and then it took me to the members site to see his/her most current posts.

They are probably around 50 (given that their kids are grown up, done with college, and out in the world working), so the previous statement is not inconceivable, I've seen it before.The effect of the preceding data is that there are no previous landlords to contact, nor can I contact their employer... they *did* give references among their neighbors, who I'll call this weekend.

Anyway, I think I'll keep drawing credit reports, at least this time around... it gives me something familiar to refer to, and it's a piece of data that has not come directly from the prospect!!

They also checked my references, plus my parents income and credit.

Depending on what you want to do they can be very,very involved.Most developers are buying value add buildings already constructed and operating for less than what it cost to build new.They are still building in areas where demand is really high and not much product is available.With that you have to see who is building what and where and how many other applications for new buildings for the area are in the process.You have to time the market with your land purchase,build out,and lease up so that you are not finishing your product in a saturated market.You can have 55 and over regular communities, acute care only,or a mix etc.Income is good but management and regulation is more intensive.Depending on size you would want to bring on a senior housing developer with a track record of experience.

I am new to the real estate world, but one day would like to invest regularly.

Track the ads to see how long they have been running- if you print them off your computer put them (line listings, and occasional pictures) in a three ring binder for a great reference.

I have rented before and I can not wait to leave if some item is a regular annoyance.