Could you do me a huge favor and text me a picture of the sign and front of the house?

Usually decisions favor which property is best for my INVESTMENT GOAL.  

I also agree with @Zachary Paul - see how favorable you can get your side of the agreement in terms of inspections, mortgage contingency, etc.

Obviously things had to go right for this guy (the market worked in his favor), but even if it didn’t, if you work it right (the FHA and 203k loans at clutch), you could end up in a very nice place for very little down and no PMI.

Alex - most mortgage lenders will understand what you are trying to do and will request 2 years of financials showing your rents covering your mortgage to show that you have a favorable debt-to-income ratio.

If you don't trust yourself, why trust a bunch of strangers on a forum.And, please do yourself and everyone else a favor: never make an offer unless you want to do the deal.

I was in Florida & had no idea what to do for her.So at 4am I called a fellow investor (cashed in a favor) who also happened to be a volunteer fireman & they eventually pumped the homes out.

Then check your local rules, as some cities favor tenants' rights and their housing laws reflect this.

It seems like the price:rent ratio is more favorable (I can't buy a duplex in a 50 miles radius for less than 500k and it rents for 3k total)Which lender has been your favorite to work with?

I learn so much in the process of getting my first house that now I easily find better deals with way less stress because I've gone through the motions before.