I felt uncomfortable about the way she responded but am glad I stuck to my guns because had I not I would have spent likely $15k more that I did...now after the market crashed I was up a creek on paper with places in the area selling for $90k but I held firm to the concept of buy and hold and now it's a great little asset.

There are many companies and firms that can help with the transition. 

Because I am a firm believer in “debt-free on everything but the house”....yes, yes, the Dave Ramsey mantra.

I am wanting, like many others to grow my knowledge base and develop a firm foundation as I move into my first accidental investment property.

Hi fellow investors - I'd like to firm up on agency financing and am looking for a clear and concise source.

I plan on keeping my day job of owning an architecture firm, but would also love to have multiple streams of revenue.  

Besides, at this point you can claim you're heavily medicated and your mind is not so clear.Bid the old tenants goodbye from your deathbed, if they create trouble leaving ask them piteously over the phone, your voice quavering, how they could possibly treat a man so near his end with such callousness and could they please make extra sure they take away ALL their crap and you'll put in a good word for them with the Maker upstairs.Once the old tenants are safely gone, you'll experience a miraculous remission thanks to a new drug trial you just got on in time and explain to your new tenants in the 3 br that all is peachy for the long haul as you show potential new tenants the 2br.

It had to be sawed off and hauled home because it couldn't be secured to the RV.

Does anyone know if i can reduce all the time i have to go fix the property ...trying to figure out if its easier to hire a management firm. 

Now, take that $40k and go buy a long term rental property that will grow your wealth for the long-haul!