Now if interest rates climb to 8 to 9 % then a mortgage lender has a reason to call the loan in order to increase profits.

IM actually getting the repairs taken care of for another investor on BP that used this clown. 

@Bailey ColemanIs it a priority yes.The cost - doesn’t seem outrageous it also do not know the extent of the damageAlso what caused the mold as you will want to mitigate what actually caused it so it doesn’t happen again

If cleaning fees are included in the gross revenue projections, but it is a pass through expense, would that affect your actual returns if you mistakenly calculated your ROI on gross numbers that technically included pass through expenses like cleaning fee?

If you do not currently own a primary residence and are renting, all the more reason to pursue this investment strategy. 

The reason why I say that is what happens if you do budge and come up and they come back and they say he/she needs more.....

It's tough to be forward thinking, but there's a reason for centuries people have said, "The Early Bird Get's the Worm".

In Florida HOA’s are required to carry policies with replacement cost, Actual value is not allowed by law.

Hey folks, so this morning one of my colleagues posted (from another person) some reasons why sec 8 can be very difficult.

i think it is very difficult to live off of the 'cash flow' from long term rentals, and it takes either a handful of quality, paid off properties or 10-25 leveraged properties depending on your market.making back your down payment in 2.5 years is actually really good - which makes me skeptical of that deal =) you can post the numbers here if you want.finally - check this thread out.