They'll probably also want to be sure that you are competent to operate the property afterward, because their reputation is tied up in who they do business with, and it's bad for everyone if the property becomes devalued.

Gas heat would require constant tank refilling and it would be very bad to run out in the winter.

I shook my head the entire call until it concluded.My experience was just bad.

There are loan programs that will do a 20% down payment with a 680 or above credit score. 

My wife doesn't mind it at all because we still have our privacy It's not bad at all especially for some excellent cash flow.  

Rents are not bad at all, 3/2 about 1500, 1/1 about 850, 2/2 about 1300.

Bad tenants and squatters are wholly different situations.

On the flip side, if you've got a bunch of Section 8 tenants living in a building that's in a neighborhood where a lot of the tenant base has good jobs, high credit scores, and are generally reliable people, you've got the most risky tenants in that tenant base and that ain't what ya want.

FHA gets a bad rap because sellers and many agents think it's only for people who don't have the money so if I had 20 percent, but wanted to use FHA, I would present a proof of funds with my offer showing I have more money, but am using the FHA as a financial option so I can get an investment property as well somewhere else.

Property management companies and contractors are the people in your business who make or break you.I will send you a private message to refer you to a property management company that is doing good for me.Don't let the bad experience sway you away from real estate.