Then for landscaping, choose some more dark green bushes or bright green, like boxwoods or something of that nature.

Two problems we've had with acrylic that were combined with the tub surround... tenant burning tea light candles on the soap dish burned a hole in the surround and another tenant couple (both overweight) who enjoy taking showers together caused the tub and surround to flex so it became detached from the wall.

So far I drove by the property and the outside looks like it needs some minor cosmetic repairs and some landscaping work.

What I do is if the location is right, the conditional property is right, the layout of the property is right, the existing financing payments are right, and the attitude of the sellers are right, then my job is to put together the deal structure that works for me, and I basically give the project the green light.

What are some good ways to finance the repairs (roof, siding, landscape, etc)I was kicking around the idea of borrowing against my 401k.

DTI is in the 40s because of the two houses and decent but not substantial income.I'm light on cash because I just built a new house and put 20% down on it.Paid 454kLoan 363kI also own my original home turned first rental for 2300.00 a monthWorth 325kLoan 218kI've got close to 200k in equity in my two houses now. 

I can't tell you how many times a prospective tenant has whipped out a compass to see if the rooms/house face the "proper" way.You can ignore it, or worse, make light of it, and lose prospective business; or, you can roll with the flow...make lemonade out of lemons...Close the Deal.

hello everyone,can anyone shed some light on how to start getting the bpo's from lenders??

I feel like all of them have chosen Barack Obama and John McCain as the presumptive winners of their respective parties, and have done nothing but show these guys in a positive light.

Make sure to beautify landscaping.