They each have their advantages and disadvantages so it would be good to get to know all three. 

It's been very educational scrolling down every thread title updated in the prior few hours, and clicking on the ones that interest me, to read responses from others, to learn, and to reply if deemed relevant (with occasional humor thrown in).

I have an extensive background in all three types of lending and focus on deals in the $500,000 to $15 million range.

Hi everyone. Just thought of this strategy and wanted to run it by someone.What if I rented a 3 BR place for $1500/mo, then rented each room out individually for $600/mo? Numbers are made up but you get the idea. What...

I live in the Pasadena area and the drive out there is about 2 hours no traffic.

Also, due to your advice, I arrived at my clients house about an hour early today so I decided to make a drive around the area and landed 2 listings and 1 potential.

I am supposed to talk with this seller on an appointment in less than 48 hours. 

I am very mixed with what my next steps should be, the property is a 3 hour flight from me so it is not crazy far, but I wouldn't be able to manage it on my own and would of course need a property manager.I'd love to hear from everyone to see what more experienced real estate individuals think.

Have been trying to expand my thinking and outsource so for the first time I gave up leasing and let someone else handle it for me when my wife and I purchased our business and were needing to relocate 2 hours away. 

The sister is just willing to place someone in the house RENT FREE just for the sake of someone being there since the property is a hour and a half away.Is there a way to remove the sister out of the picture without stepping on toes too bad?