Quote from @Jim Kalish: Congrats on your first deal.

Thank you @Jim Cummings and Account Closed for you valuable inputs

Originally posted by @Jim K.

Jim Napier, an old time real estate and note guru (and one of the best) once told me to own notes for income and real property for appreciation and inflation protection.  

     $ 262,441 72.9 % of ARVContract sale price $360,000Take a look at 4105 Seymour st Riverside, Ca. 92505  If there is any interest I will post our marketing package.I added all this to confirm that you should stick to your guns, stay with the basics, if you need "help" loosing money or like to bring drama and heart ache to your business and home buy flips in the 80% plus range you will most likely get more than you bargained for.Good luck Jim keller

Originally posted by @Jim Tiernan:Try Mortgage broker and realtor Jess Tolan at thoroughbredmortgage dot com 303-888-0006Tell him I sent youWe'll do. 

LOLOnce you have them back you could consider selling outright to another investor.As far as the dog goes-collect a pet deposit non-refundable or increase rent $25 a monthGood luck-Jim Sakalis 

@Jim FryeIn my opinion Oak Park is a great location for investments.

@Jim Wilcox I' don't think that you should spend a lot of time wondering what people think of you or where and how you conduct your business.

Originally posted by @Jim Brown:@Brent Rogers I would go with anything that is durable considering your clientele.