And your point about a lingering HM loan makes sense.

I am looking into buying a duplex in Hyatt Park and wanted to get some advice on what contractors/suppliers I could contact that have investor friendly pricing for kitchen cabinets, countertops, and bathroom vanities.

Expect the unexpected and give it a number.

Follow the lease and the laws in your state and start the eviction process.

Its not my account, its not my SSN and its not my money up and until the end of that tenants occupancy and the funds revert to them or to the landlord for damages. 

., We were over a decade without insurance, and when I refinanced and insurance was needed, I had no trouble getting insurance in place.  

I own a commercial unit, and I’m trying to determine a fair rental rate for the space.

Hi Steve,Welcome to BP.There are several Meetups for Real Estate investors in Albuquerque.I suggest you go to Meetup.com and search.

Sale to sold ratio is 5:1 wow but price is flattening without reduction of seasonality ; basically this market is bought by in-migration from NYC/MA area pretty much, it's not an organic growth.

Brian,All good stuff sounds like your building a Good Network and team.