Depending on credit score and other factors, FHA or conventional may make more sense for one person over another.  

No worrying about paying other investors, exorbitant fees, etc...just pay back the LOC until REFI is possible.My market is the same way, act now or miss the boat!

On an investment in a condo or co-op, what numbers are you using to calculate Cap-Ex and Maintenance in situations where HOA fees cover external items like the roof, building exterior, foundation, landscaping, etc.?  

We paid him about 80% of his fee, he hadn't completed the project and it turns out all the work he DID do wasn't done correctly.If there is anyone that can provide some advice on how to deal with a situation like this, it would be greatly appreciated.We feel like we really got "screwed" on this one especially because we tried to follow all the correct steps in hiring a GC.

If that number factors in maintenance, vacancy, capex reserves in addition to both principal/interest payments and the taxes and insurance I would definitely do the deal. $2580 of annual returns on a $0 investment is a hell of a return. 

If you wait to pay the license fee, you will have to send in your payment after you pass your exam and you'll be stuck waiting for your license for an undetermined amount of time.

Gino literally wrote the book on mom and pop apartments....Wheelbarrow Profits.Look for...Below market rentsOvergrown or not maintained landscapingDeferred maintenance on the exterior facadeNo online presence or marketing (word of mouth or signage only)All white interior paint schemesDated lighting and plumbing fixtures100% occupancy (can suggest below market rents)All rents in increments of $25 (a lot of money to be made in smaller increments)2 - 10 year residents at rent rates below new tenantsNo late fees in the P&LSelf-managing (tiring)Self-maintenance (a lot of work)

Does this appraisal fee seem high.

I've seen many times landlords try to save a few bucks on the lease and pay thousands in court and eviction fees.

Pet fees?