They then needed three attempts to close it after that.

As a buy-and-hold investor, you are attempting to earn an attractive spread on the money you are borrowing from the bank.

As a rule of thumb, I'd make sure that you have each property rehabbed and leased before you attempt to finance the next, which shouldn't be a problem.* Try to avoid hard money if possible.

and random piles of trash typical of people of this character.

Paint color is a very inexpensive way to add some character as well.

They sure do find some characters to cast on these shows!

You have to buy it the way it is.Buyers should attempt to put in any other contingency they want or need.

G thinks that he should spend his foundation's dollars on attempting to modify the system, instead of "helping poor people".

My goal is quit my job in Nevada were I earn 50K working 3 days per week ( My Boss will work with me if I attempt to qualify for a loan in CA before I completely quit) I found my dream home to purchase, a 800K home in Encinitas California with an Ocean View.

I'll be honest in that I've never attempted to do either.