One of the difficulties with moving into a new state is the lack of knowledge of the surrounding markets, and what parts of town or the outskirts are improving, and will continue to improve.  

@Guy-yes agreed with the contract...had a good teacher to make them as specific, air tight (as can be) , and with my lawyer to protect my interest and money.  

Lots of money for improvements.

(B) "Real estate" includes leaseholds as well as any and every interest or estate in land situated in this state, whether corporeal or incorporeal, whether freehold or nonfreehold, and the improvements on the land, but does not include cemetery interment rights.

In this situation you can negotiate the amount down and improve your cash on cash with rate and terms.

We're excited to have found BP and are soaking it up as fast as we can to help us improve our investment strategies.

Can't beat it.Force equity and increase cashflow by improving units on your own, as your income allows.Yes, a partner will cut your expenses in-half...they'll also cut your profits in half.  

I found that if I disputed every negative item, that some of them had to be removed because the creditor didn't respond to the verification inquiry from the credit bureau.If you have high credit card utilization rates, but very few inquiries, then your scores can actually improve by asking for credit limit increases. 

We also have a property listed in the BP market place and would welcome any and all comments to improve...

It's improved every year since then and is the place to live these days.