But it's also about character.

I’m kind of new to real estate investing and attempting to learn as much as I can before making another purchase.

Whether you drive for dollars looking for tall weeds, red tags or blue tarp roofs, you have (I presume) a house that grabbed your attention due to some physical aspect of the property that's out-of-character for the neighborhood.

Some strides were clear success, others were failed attempts.

I'd say public admission of drug use and general "poor character" should be a valid reason to deny.

I worked with three different people during the course of attempting to get approval.Long story short, I steer clear of Capital Concepts too.

If he reaffirms the debt the seller can stay in the house and continue to make payments.The seller can continue to make payments, or let the bank take the house or attempt a short-sale.

I did attempt to purchase a duplex in the western part of Raleigh semi-close to NC State and it sold before I could even get an offer submitted to the seller.

If something were to happen at one of my rental properties and a tenant attempts legal action, they can only sue for the max value of that particular LLC (or property) and not my entire portfolio (is how I understand it).  

I attempted to take something from each and form my own plan but I have some steps missing.