I then worked with the US Army Corps of Engineers, and inspected almost every single house along the Gulf Coast while they were being demolished.

He had a couple of outstanding gas and electric bills that are now paid. ...but he pretty much pays all his bills on time (never had a late rent payment).The problem is his credit score shows up as "no score insuffiecient credit history".

It'll be owner occupied.So here's the poop:150y/o brick 3 story. 2000 sq'Needs: New roofpartial gut8 new windows (4 "historic" inserts)9 repaired windows2 new exterior doors and 1 rotted sill replacement.all new plumbing (3 baths 1/2, full, 3/4)mostly new electric (if only to sleep better)new furnace (though there are two on premises)A/Csome refinished floors, some carpetnew kitcheninsulationframingdrywallWe'll also want to deal with a concrete patio that's draining water toward the foundation before it causes problems.The place is in a transitional neighborhood (i.e 1 block away $300k homes and $150-275K condos, but plenty of ratty joints too).

Texas, rather than the entire U.S.) then chasing after a high search engine placement may not be the best use of your time or money, at least not initially.

Supplies Taxes Utilities (electric and gas) Utilities (water and trash) Other/Misc.Regards,Scott Miller

My favorite consulting quote is that "Your system is perfectly engineered to get the results it is getting."

I am a network engineer now but have always had a nack for sales and I am considering moving to real estate.

My tax returns over the last few years show negative income because of depreciation on my RE investments and losses incurred from an engineering company I own.

Yes - don't forget about the little things....carrying costs - which is not just the mortgage, but also heat and electric...closing costs (always more than you expect them to be)...minor things that add up...ie - mulch in the yard,new smoke detectors, light fixtures, dump runs, whatever.

Think about it like this...you could go to university for years to learn complex studies like rocket science, astronomy, quantum physics, engineering, surgery.