My second purchase was the only one that I had very reluctantly resorted to a loan from my parents, only due to timing constraints on closing (and numerous failed attempts to obtain traditional financing) and not wanting to liquidate my stocks portfolio.

Mostly just cable if they are doing wire railings.

This has required a degree of creativity not encompassed by the definition of a traditional real estate agent.

Everybody will start shouting about "piercing the veil" and how LLC's aren't any good...but I believe that when operated properly LLC's should provide as much protection as a traditional corporation.

I live in Tampa, FL currently renting a house with a few roommates and pay $575 per month (not including utilities/water/sewage, cable, etc).I found a first time home buyer mortgage program that gives me $15,000 for a down payment with no repayment requirement as long as I live (or own) the house for 5 years.

LOL, I wouldn't know about TV, I haven't had a television (or rather, cable) in 10 years. :) Best decision I ever made.

You'll burn through that 3k in no time if you do things traditionally.

You can definitely get a loan on 4 plex through FHA but the qualifications are more stringent than traditional loans.

For a traditional, established cash flow market, you can't beat Indy being a comfortable drive away.

If you are going with traditional lender, you are probably looking at 25% downpayment.