The church did say that they have no interest in the house and will doze all structures on the property, the house is in “roughish” shape but structurally solid. 7k for new windows, 3k to repair Sheetrock, minor plumbing and electrical.

@Hayden SmithHard money is usually the best way to go if you have a property with good numbers and solid appreciation - as those lenders will be much more focused on the value of the property itself rather than your personal finances.But don't be afraid to step outside of your market.

It's a solid market that holds value and rent rates through downturns. 

I look forward to connecting with you all and building a solid network.

I plan to charge pet rent but cant find any solid guidelines online on my city site (LA). 

You do still have risks of course that the property will not perform, but with a solid property and business plan, those risks will be minimized.

Spreading out the load but under one roof is a solid idea.As for whether or not its a solid idea for your first property, there's so much to ask before anyone could know.

If you want to flip, all plumbing must be updated to be solid platinum and new roofs made out of flattened dinosaur bones.

For the cost of a down payment in the Vancouver area you can buy about four multi-unit buildings that have solid cash flow in our market.Dartmouth is a great place to invest.

I know it's a process but I want solid advice on what I should do.