I rent out two bedrooms in my home for $700 *each* (and split utilities) and they're hardly home; it's great.Work hard to get into building your business, but at the same time, perhaps you should still look for another "regular" job.

If it were me, I'd be mailing a 5 stage mailout (at least) to lists and doing it regularly if I were working that market.

Yea its funny when talking with lenders because they are so focused on selling to the typical retail buyer that they don't realize the potential for investors.I should have enough for a regular 25% down payment but that would burn through my entire reserve.

I imagine putting something like "must be passionate about RE investing" in the regular web dating sites would not get you much interest.

Just like our own body produces oils to protect our skin and hair. 

I don't know if I can just get a regular mortgage since the HEL seems similar.

thank u every body for the help any other comments advice or tips for a newbie would be very helpful ...

The regular management fees are not horrible 8%.

Many take their shoes off on the main level etc.I have found tile is just as cheap as carpet you just have to find someone to install it for cheap and not the regular labor rate.

I do not think tattoos are a definition of a persons character, however even as an owner of body art it is still quite hard to not take a second look and say "hmmm". and I could only imagine how a middle aged couple would feel discussing the sale of their house with someone of that image if it is not something normal for them to see.