I estimate that I can get the real estate agent to write up the final contract to a 407,000 for the building and 48,000 for the personal property included with the purchase.  

The fact that we're talking about 2 claims spread among 3 properties (2 rentals and our primary residence) did not matter, it was handled the same as 2 claims against 1 property.Okay, so we contacted some other insurers and finally settled on State Farm.

I tend to go really conservative.I look at a deal as if it NEEDS to tell me why I should say yes, I am all No's at first.The numbers come first, then the areas economic state, and finally tenant base.Just my .02Steve

Hi everyone,My name is Paul Harvey, no joke, and I'm from upstate Washington in the hot pursuit of attaining my dreams.I'm currently halfway around the world and have finally pulled the trigger on buying a house back home with cash only, as an investment.  

Such as wholesaling or JV with another investor that brings to th table what you need.Best of luck

I have been a member of BP for 2 years of so. I ready to start investing, I recently started listening to the podcasts again, and looking at the forums.  I am looking to invest in the Mansfield, Arlington area of TX. ...

If viable, could then benefit from a strong lease template, and advice on some special stips I may want to include (for a potential renter I have in mind)...and finally, may want to engage my new mentor (or someone else) as Property Manager.

And yes, I am hiring this firm to get the deal together, including bringing lenders to the table and securing loans with the new structure for acquisitions.What type of firms you are referring to?

Furthermore, in our experience, you can take them back to court multiple times and you'll end up getting $5 per week, which they then won't pay, and you'll finally end up realizing that it isn't worth it.

Finally!