Essentially, my plan is to learn, network, tighten up my credit, raise capital, and pull the trigger within the next year (my original plan was within 9 months, but that would mean purchasing in December...I'm afraid it will be more difficult to flip a house in this area during the winter and I want to minimize holding cost as much as practical...thoughts on that are appreciated).That said, I'm a clean slate ready to absorb all the knowledge and wisdom from others in the BP community.

page=1#p1234705Hi Curt,Thanks for your regular comments regarding anything and everything Ohio Cashflow.

One of my great long-term real estate bets counts on them cleaning up the inner-city beaches. ;)

I just wanted to let you know that I did go to the NTAREI training seminar last night (it wasn't their regular monthly meeting) and I enjoyed it.

I think it'll cost me about $250 or so to change the hardware for this house.I found lots of info about the regular smart locks from Kwikset, but I was wondering if anyone had used the Key Control deadbolts in particular and how they like them?  

You have the option of selecting a city inspector or private inspector (who is a regular home inspector on RRIO's approved list- we went this route), and he inspected the units the city requested, plus the exterior, roof, common areas...  

I'm wanting to hold it for 5-10 years and then sell it.It is 2 miles from a large equestrian center and people ask to rent the 7 stall barn regularly.

They don't want to deal with cleaning, prepping or dealing with agents.

Fix to clean, safe and liveable, sell and move on. 

Otherwise I'd like to refinance my way into a clean property.