The house:Commercial property - 2 family mixed use with a commercial kitchen, and a cottage on the same lotI reached out to about 5 lenders, and every single one of them said I could not utilize FHA loan on this property.

Lost rents (2-12 weeks), extra holding costs (lawn care, utilities, etc.,) make ready costs (frequently $500-$5,000), mortgage, insurance, taxes, and tenant placement fee.Every case is different.

Throw on a cheap 4x6 subway tile back splash and you'd be in it for *maybe* $300 in materials.

Due to this we were able to negotiate a great price and utilize seller carried financing.How did you finance this deal?

So any classes, or learning material you can suggest would be really appreciated.

I drive pass there about every day and have yet to see anyone utilizing the park. 

Many investors utilize different strategies in different markets and different times in the market cycle, but it’s good to nail down one key skill at a time and get strong at it.

Account Closed Why not utilize a buyer agent who is representing YOU at the expense of the seller?

'soft pulls' which don't actually ding you are OK.Keep your utilization low.

@Mark HarrisThis depends mostly on how you utilize marketing strategies and which ones you use.