I've talked with a couple of local property managers, and there seem to be differing opinions on whether or not I should proceed with one cosigner, or three cosigners (one per applicant). 

Anytime you have a couple looking to rent, and they only want one of them to fill out the application, you can bet that's because the one they don't want filling out an application has a boatload of derogatory stuff that will turn up upon being screened.

This is the best real estate investing website that you will find.I am an investor and a realtor in the New Orleans area and I have been a member of NOREIA for several years, although I have missed the last couple of meetings this year.

Landscaping can be done for a couple hundred bucks and can really help with tenants and bank appraisals

I'm currently located in Iowa City, IA but will be moving to Austin, TX in the next couple weeks.

I only need to know a couple of things to help make an offer: How much cash do they need?

The inspector said the house needed a new roof 5 years ago when I bought the place…When I walk on the roof there are areas of clear rotting in the sheathing under the shingles, it’s spongy as if there has been moisture intrusion and rotting of the sheathing…The roof is bowing in some areas also, and has a couple of curled shingles.

A couple of thoughts:1.

A couple of years ago I bought 3 apartments from FAR in Medellin and paid FAR to remodel and decorate all three.

They service the state old-school with a couple of sales reps and lots of volume.