Whether they are effective or whether we like the results are yet to be seen.

At 25 you've got at least another 20 years of investing and if you wait a year or two, and then start a snowball effect to buy more in year 3 or 4, you will feel way more comfortable building your empire!

very interested in a SS property in Miami.Called the agent, left voice mail, no reply.Called his office, his assistant said I have to call or email him.

It's more effort to find 3 tenants, but you get a premium for your efforts.If you want to try this, contact me and I can share all of the special stipulations that we have developed over time that seem to be effective to put into the lease to make sure we keep the peace in this unique situation.Another option to consider?

Unless they can find a cost-effective and reliable method to provide broadband, the old cable and phone conglomerates are going to eat their lunch.

Low credit is ok, just effects your interest rate but conventional financing goes down to 620 FICO.4.

That would have the effect to lower property values (higher property taxes) in many circumstances.

Would that have any effect on the foreclosure?

If you have an inspection contingency that is still in effect then I would definitely negotiate.

If you do a lot of your own screening (free aside from time) then this can be effective, but you kiss a lot of frogs before you find that prince charming.