We focus on C/C- properties, and I would suggest you stop looking at the score, and be more concerned with the report.   

Investors can access and participate in several projects, which considerably lowers the investment risks.

The homeowner tried to stop it, wired money to bank but it was sold that day. 

They said essentially " don't buy a huge boat or stop making car payments and the pre-approval will be good for 12 months" Gives me a lot of time to shop.

If you can stop buy it's a great way to get to know some of the local investors who are hungry for knowledge and love real estate.

Since I dived into real estate investing this spring, I have been on a non-stop learning roller coaster.

Quick fix and the pipe stopped dripping.

If tenant wants to pay and stay, they need to pay everything owed including late fees, non-sufficient fund charges from the bank, and the eviction filing costs.You can stop issues like this by only accepting certified funds after the rent is late.

One consideration I've had (but have not yet begun to explore the feasibility of) would be owning a duplex and renting out the other half to begin my investing journey and stop paying rent into zero equity; but much more information would be needed to understand if this is possible in my financial state. 

From what I've read about riparian rights on the East Coast, one would be rather limited in their access and use of the water that was allotted to their property.For those that have successfully invested in real estate/ lots containing private water, what was your approach?