The more you expose yourself to the area of your liking, you will learn whether you made a right choice or a bad one.I settled in the north Bronx- Woodlawn, and that is a 40 minute commute to Yankee stadium.  

Hello, I am a real estate broker with Best Choice Realty LLC.

Who is your hard money lender of choice?

I like @Jeffrey Hotz idea of whitewash (an alternative would be Behr antique white solid... it's an amazing interior color too!).  

The kitchen and fireplace also look like you made some good choices.  

Jay Hinrichs LLCs and insurance are not mutually exclusive choices.

Split between the lie down and die approach where the belief is when a tenant stops paying you give up and the alternate approach of file for collection but do not ever expect to see any money.I am so glad that neither of these attitudes are part of my business policies.

What other FHA alternatives are there where I can contribute less than 20% on a down payment?

We focus not only on our business, but also push each other to make healthy choices and workout.

I would love to hear some stories and experiences from individuals who have decided to pursue this either as an alternative career, or simply supportive to their already existing financial situation.