I always warn new STR investors to be prepared to constantly reinvest some of your profits into your house in order to keep it in tiptop shape.

My husband (a civil engineer) and I are preparing for our first deal and hope to grab it in 6mo-1yr.

Look up commercial mortgage brokers and see if you can get 5-10 minutes and come prepared with questions.As brokers they see a lot of diff banks and the same problems, so they can prep you better when you get to the 4+ stage.Just going to a bank, unless you get the "right" one, probably won't help as much since they're all looking for something a little different in who/want they lend on.

Despite buying the software on company name the higher authority is preparing to purchase it on individual responsibility.

Being prepared up from is very important, especially if you are using a hard money loan.Good Investing...

Your prelicensing course is mostly irrelevant information and you'll need to focus on practice tests to pass the exam.

You can pick these properties up before the actual auction directly from the owners.If you get to the actual "Auction," normally Court House Steps, then you best be very prepared. 

I would recommend looking for someone who is willing to work with you throughout the year, not just when they are preparing your tax return.

It can get tiring especially when many properties may not meet your requirements, but keep pressing on; eventually you will find one that does fit your criteria, make sure you are prepared to make an offer right away as it is likely that you are not the only one that thinks it's a good deal. 

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