Yet, you can do online searches and, most importantly, use your common sense.A few days ago, one of you asked me what I thought about a particular development in Tulum he was thinking of buying into.

It's not required, but it would be good on you to try to help her find a new place if you can.

Thanks  Hi Jerome, you'll want someone local to you to consult on the down-payment assistance programs in your area, but I can tell you that most of them that I am familiar with require the property to be owner-occupied -- meaning not rented out.

So I require skin in the game (average is 5% to 15%) to offset this.

Your lender will also have minimum guidelines for what they require, but I recommend getting rental loss coverage on your deals.

In my experience, if they have not requested the accommodation and your state doesn't require you to accept payments on security deposit, I would not let anyone move in or sign a lease without full security deposit, rent and any other costs paid up front in certified funds.

If after appropriate investigation, it appears to such officer that the proceeds from the sale of the property would be insufficient to wholly or partly satisfy the lien of the United States, or that the claim of the United States has been satisfied or by lapse of time or otherwise has become unenforceable, such officer may issue a certificate releasing the property from such lien"Locate the "officer charged with the administration of the laws in respect of which the lien of the United States arises" from the lien (a sample is provided here for the property I was researching - Assistant US Attorney Erin Secord) and contact him/her in advance to find out what information they would require from you if you win the bid.

To do a $100k rehab in 3 months will require things to do like clockwork and that rarely seems to happen unless you have a relationship with an EXCELLENT contractor. 3.

It was not fast, not easy, not fun (at all), and required significant capital.

Having a positive rapport with a lender can help you achieve your long-term real estate objectives.To optimize your assets, think about using partnerships or personal funds.Owner Occupying a Multifamily Home:Owner-occupying a multifamily property in San Diego can be a strategic move, especially with the goal of expanding your portfolio.Understand the regulations and requirements for owner-occupancy in your target area.