It was a win win for both because he wanted to reduce his tax liability and sell all three locations together and we wanted specific terms with the seller financing.

It was a win win for both because the seller wanted to reduce his tax liability and sell all three locations together and we wanted specific terms with the seller financing.

Credit scores for both are excellent.

If you think renovated units will get $400-$500 more, maybe you offer existing tenants to stay in non-renovated units for a $250 rent increase) and create a "win win" for you not matter their decision.

There are not often deals out there, and sometimes you have to buy at market price - and that still can be a winning strategy if you buy the right property. 

If the other units can pay for some or all of your living expense then I would consider it a big win - especially at your age!

Microsoft Excel can easily do this.

All in all, it's a win win, as I pay less rent, help them with the mortgage, and at the end of the day, we'll turn around and rent this house out, I'll just need to come up with the half I owe.

Keisha - When I first started out I would simply compile the names and email addresses on an excel spreadsheet of those who said they wanted to be added to my Buyers List.

I would love to see BP add an excel export feature to the rental calculator.