@Michael NewmanIf you don’t have cash reserves you can screw yourself real quick ~ however if you have good credit and a high income you can get by wIthout having to have a pile of money sitting in a savings account waiting for toilets to break .

When I asked about the price, she suggested 155K, and we started the paperwork for making an offer, and she put me in contact with a lawyer and a home inspector.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

A dog and a 2nd person are pretty minor, but little lease violations can quickly turn into major problems if your tenant learns he can do as he pleases.

Very knowledgeable and a great resource.

Every time that I close with a title company, they have payoff information and a release of lien sent out and ready to go.

I closed in 45 days, a 9 pled and a 4plex together.

That could be a great way to find and stay engaged with local investors and opportunities. http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsYou can also search for other investors in that area and follow their journey on Bigger Pockets here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersAlso, be sure to get plugged into the podcast - it's been a wealth of education and a huge confidence builder as me and my husband have pursued REI and built our portfolio.

I have lined up a electrician and a contractor to walk through the property.

never did anything in New York so I don't know its all specific to the jurisdiction.. the variances I have gotten have been for set backs  and a boo boo building into a set back.. density issues ..