She has her career and is not involved in real estate at all.

Hi all, My husband and I have been looking to buy a duplex where we can occupy one of the units and rent the other, but I have some reservations on what otherwise seems like a great property and wanted to get your thoughts. 1- There are about 70 registered sex offenders in the zip code, the overwhelming majority of whom have been involved with children under the age of 14.

Welcome to BP, @Tom GuenzlerStay involved on the forums and check out the podcasts for tons of great insight into the real estate investing space.

I have been involved in housing rehabs in the past.

As a lender/seller he would have a very sensitive issue pursuing a deficit judgement given the current number of cases involving predatory lenders.

Hey,Just a quick introduction, I have been involved in real estate for about 3 years now.

I am extremely interested in becoming involved with real estate and hopefully growing it into something special.I am interested in purchasing a multi-family for my first home and real estate investment.  

With Hud Homes it is also a program designed to help those who want to become home owners and can not put down the traditional amount.There are more details that are involved and I will also explain that the 3.5% down was relevant at the time I was licensed as a Realtor.

One must evaluate what it would take to save the tenancy and what risk is involved.

1) I don't do them but I believe in the second half of the double close, that's between you and your buyer and no RE agent or commission is involved.