Hey @Tyler Flagg - there are a few forum articles on here about rehabbing houses with really bad cigarette damage.

Don't miss The BiggerPockets Podcast - they are great for learning how others are finding success.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessOh - and be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts- especially for "San Diego" so you'll be notified when people mention it here in the forums.Thanks again for introducing yourself!

Time is a much an asset to me as money.Cashflow, as I understand from all the articles I've read here, is the NOI-OE-Mortgage.

There are articles on bp about the subject.

@Amy Robinson here is another good site (that we subscribe to) that has articles specific to your question.http://whitecoatinvestor.comgood luck

Keep up the good work and have great day.Hi Arthur,Thanks for your kind words.They keep pumping it because it is true over the broad market spectrum although there are numerous pockets in every city that are very desirable.

I've read articles of people touting FHA loans and only 3% down, however without tenants in place your personal income must qualify for the loan, and with prices around $700,000 most individuals would not qualify.

But I'm sure we treated you well.Interesting article Brian thanks.

I have it in a article. 

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