The area was always going to be replaced with tile, so I just ripped up the hardwood boards, but I'd like to know how I could have removed the adhesive effectively.I had to try a few methods, Jim. 

I was wondering if there was a way for me to take over his HELOC to have a lower monthly payment or if there were any other creative financing methods that someone could recommend for my situation.

I was just wondering what are some methods other investors use when talking to a seller. 

Newbie here, trying to gather all the info I can on my new journey. 

I currently live there and was wondering about using the house hacking method to convert my 800 sq foot basement into another large bedroom/ in law suite.

All the best in your journey, and I hope that you continue to learn and grow through BP.

Actually, that sounds like a great any-point-of-your-journey deal! 

For all appraisals I have seen, they used more than 1 methods of estimate for rentals. 

My business partner will be the property management for the time he is located in the area, roughly 6-12 months, from there we need to secure a property manager, grounds keeper; we need to draw up contracts and run it by lawyers in the area; and we need to specifically decide on payment methods.

I just finished reading the great book "Rental property Investing"and would really like to start my journey of real estate in the US.I have 2 single homes at Germany ( can advise if anyone is interested).I have a question regarding mortgage for foreigners, is it possible in the US (with reasonable interest)?