@Ben Israel It has been the best decision Ive made so far in my investing career.

Hi all,So I guess I'm just looking for some general advice.  I'm am currently screening tenants on my second rental property.  I think I had a bit of beginners luck on the first one because they are great and it went ...

If so, I'd pass because that shows a consistent pattern of poor financial behavior and you can bet you'll soon be added to that list.The point is, you should look at more than just the score. 

@Eric CharlesWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

@Steve SarroWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

@Jaron Walling  I can't get rid of either of the cars ones a lease that my wife drives that will be up in a couple months and in a bad decision-making frenzies just purchased mine but there's a lot of negative equity in so it would be a pretty big loss.

It's very outdated; there's a garage conversion for half of a 2-car garage that was poorly executed; kitchen/bathrooms need new countertops, tubs, appliances; flooring basically throughoutRents: 1300-1500 (trying to get to the higher end with my rehab==1450)Monthly Expenses: 756PM: 182Taxes: 210Vacancy: 112Repairs/Maint: 70CapEx: 70Insurance: 112Max Mortgage Payment: I used all these costs, with my hope to cash flow at least $100/month to back into what I should offer for the property (not considering CCR yet), with a 20% down payment. 

@Jorge PatinoWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

I have been thinking about this decision for about three months now.

That's when I first read Rich Dad Poor Dad, and then joined BP later that month.