@Ben Miculob Like previously mentioned in most cities in the State of Texas, all a general contractor has to do to pull permits is register with the city, which may include providing proof of insurance, possibly references, and in some cases authorizing a background check.

For purposes of this provision, “diligent effort” includes, but is not limited to, timely furnishing all documents and information and paying of all fees and charges requested by Buyer’s mortgage broker and lender in connection with Buyer’s mortgage loan application.

Would like to meet up with others and collaborate.Your BP Dashboard will list local events that have been posted on BP including the one that @Gregg Watkins posted.Meetup.com is another source for real estate meetups. 

Expenses include maintenance at $200/unit or $800 total (Courtesy Patrol, Exterior Building, Grounds, Insurance, Water and Sewer) and water averages around $125/month total.  

HOA is around 250-300 that includes maintenance, water, sewer, garbage.

i thought if i choose a condo that allows renting, that should not be changed in the futue.as for repairs - how much of these repairs are the hoa responsibilty and not coming from own pocket. if a new a roof is needed do i need to pay for that or is that something that's included in my fees?

Here is what the numbers came out to:$50k unsecured loan at 8% interest from Huntington BankPurchased property for $40k- used the remaining $10k for repairs (repairs should take max of 2 months)Rent house out after repairs are done for $900-$1,000 per month  ARV of property is $60k53rd Bank offers 90% LTV refi after 6 months seasoning and $195 processing fee at closing- Refi property for $54k on a 30yr mortgage at 5%Mortgage payment including taxes & insurance= $436/monthCashflow= $900 - $436 = $464 gross cash flowRemove 20% for cap ex/vacancy/other expenses (round up)= $100Net Cash flow= $364 monthWith the 90%LTV refi I am able to get my initial $50k back from the unsecured loan plus $4k.

Today there is a lot of money out there and people (including my wife) that want to invest.   

(including TENANTS MAINTENANCE)https://www.biggerpockets.com/hubs/business-operat...

I've been involved in pretty much every different type of real estate....including a successful flipping biz AND rentals.