They like the idea of owning this property as a rental and then eventually having it for a family member to retire in since it is one story and in eye shot of their current home. 

It can include both current and deferred pay rates, but one of its primary advantages is its flexibility in situations where other financing options may be limited.

This can be a lonely business when you're the one running it...

As you gain momentum, you'll realize that each of these tasks are full-time commitments and that they'll quickly become more than any one person can handle. 

One week into my journey and I'm starting to analyze deals.

After removing the mold risk and opening the walls we found moisture coming through the foundation showing improper foundation work done over time, including wood foundation being used in the rear.

Asking if it's a "good" or "bad" time to buy is like JFK asking if this is a good day for a drive. 

It doesn't quite remind me of 2004-2008 since the borrowers need to have a history of paying their bills on time and provide evidence of the capacity to repay the debt, for investment properties lenders are requiring anywhere rom 10-25% down depending on the loan amount and documentation. 

Use this rating and classification system I have created over time to get an idea of the "Class" for the area - A class B class & so onHere is my rating & classification for each livability score.80 and above A+78/79 A76/77 A-74/75 B+72/73 B70/71 B-68/69 C+66/67 C64/65 C-60/63 D59 and below FCheers from Fort Worth, TX

Timely payments are one of the largest factors in a credit score and if he hasn't had late payments since then, his score would continuously improve.