The way I see it, I’d make some money on my sales commission, but most importantly have my first deal in the bag and a potential blockbuster that would allow me to attract future capital.Your thoughts?  

Strong wind gusts and very dry conditions aren't helping with fighting the blaze and trying to contain the raging wildfire that is causing so much damage and grief.Can you imagine, going to the grocery store or visiting a friend down the street, and an hour later seeing smoke a few miles away, not thinking much about it or being very worried about it...but a few minutes / hours later being forced by order to LEAVE NOW and a few hours later you find out that multiple people are considered missing and that almost the whole town was completely wiped out... as if a bomb went off and flatted the entire area..Well, this is very much a reality for people Northern California in Butt County.

Just so you know, the basic requirements for the property include income of 3x the rent, good previous landlord recommendations and a favorable background and credit report.

I have found a cash buyer and a private lender so far.

So for anyone who has made this change before, with a wife and a newborn, I would love to hear some of the challenges you experienced and how you were able to overcome those challenges to achieve your dreams.  

. $$$ is always the favorite gift for newly weds and a small gift to Petsmart adds a personal touch.

I’m an investor and as such my goal is to get market rent for my property.  

My experience has been that even if there is a shift in housing, even if it is as bad as the 2008 crash, that while house values may drop (and will eventually come back), people will still need to rent and as long as you are in a good market, and your properties are managed by a good team, you should continue to make cash flow. 

With 5 bedrooms, you can have an Office and a Playroom.

A 30 year rate with 25% down and a 1% orig fee is 5.625%.