2. can i pursue this opportunity and fix it to add value as a first timer?

It isn't that hard and once setup, you will do just fine.Some of what you listed is against the tax law I believe.

You can also call realtors and see if they have any work you could do in exchange from learning from them.

What’s the most relevant real estate news you have read or heard in the last thirty days?

We would either keep it as a cash-flowing rental property or fix it up and move in to it and rent our house.

You're in the right place to learn and grow— stay curious, ask questions, and take it one step at a time.

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

She’s just a good person, period, and anyone she works with will benefit from her expertise.If you’re considering investing in Cleveland or need help with an out-of-state property, do yourself a favor and contact Melissa.

I don't love the idea of essentially being locked into holding them for a long time because it may take many years for them to appreciate enough to meet that premium, but I do like the idea of cash flow, low interest, and longer terms.

My understanding is that most lenders will file a mortgage lien on the subject property as soon as the loan is signed so as to preserve their rights, but what if the lender did not do so before the borrower defaulted?