The dilemma that we see before us is one that resulted via numerous different implications.

In the explanation of what an ARM is and why someone might prefer it, the course mentions that hybrid ARMs often have an initial fixed period of the loan in which the interest rate is usually lower than what you might get with a standard fixed-rate mortgage.I was wondering if anyone had any experience or thoughts on using this initial fixed period to obtain a low-interest rate and then refinancing to a fixed-rate mortgage before the ARM is adjusted.

Although all this is moot because there is not 1 economic factor of fact that lays any foundational explanation for HOW will housing collapse!

There are numerous cases where rent is below market (even here in CA).

OK,  thanks for the explanations.  

I've heard of a welcome packet, seen utility explanations, and read about the checklists for move in, out, condition, etc., but I want to know what you are using, and why, and what advice you would have for a newb going through and setting up their systems before they buy (obviously some advice may be 'don't put the cart before the horse', I get it, but say you could start where I'm at, what do you wish you had implemented early on)?

I find that it is really helpful to have a clear simple explanation (like mine above) to give people, it helps them understand a bit which eliminates chatter which can start to create doubts around why you're doing this in the first place. 

Hi BP friends, a fellow investor of mine who built a commercial residential building had numerous issues, delays and defects in working with the GC firm who developed it.

There are numerous ways to prepare to acquire your property, but the most important thing to do is just take small actionable steps every day.

“Acquisition fee” - $1,360,000 (no explanation – what is this?)