I have personally purchased non-performing notes through both successfully- the key is to remember that you must do your own due diligence on any note you are considering before taking possession.

The key is to treat her as a tenant.

Strongbrook....MLM "turn key" disaster for investors, where Strongbrook, and their management/realty/contractor co.s make the majority of the money.  

A lot of real estate books don't go too heavy into calculations, but if you're like me you'll really appreciate Frank Gallinelli's book, What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow ...And 36 Other Key Financial Measures. 

The key is they have to be cash cows have to make them up.

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The key is to figure out if you still want to the play at the higher price and lower margins.

The key is to find quality rent to own clients.