I'd make it my focus to maximize household income and live frugally, saving as much as possible.

Due to the poor economic condition in the economy, too many households and individuals are suffering from lack of funds and therefore are not being able to manage the mortgage payments on both their first mortgage loan and second mortgage loan.

I found (for me when I did her lab in 2003) Alexis put together a comprehensive program to teach you how and where to find distress Real Estate.

Others move in with family or friends and otherwise consolidate households.

hi BPI need your collective experience.I have a potential client asking if she can buy a house holding a student visa?

Go through each of the criteria to let them know what you will be checking for, if they balk at the prospect of you calling their employer or checking the criminal history, etc, they're probably not going to pay the application fee.I understand you're really asking about the gut feeling aspect but generally, if you have comprehensive criteria for tenant screening, chances are the tenant who doesn't meet your "gut" test won't meet at least one of your criteria. 

I honestly think you'd be better off house hacking and saving a dramatic amount on housing, which is most households largest line item.

Ensuring Comprehensive Work: How do you ensure that when something should be done, it encompasses everything necessary for that task?

I run down my criteria: No evictions, No felonies, and household income at least 3x rent (verifiable income).  

I’ve increased our household income by 110%, cleared debts, saved for the unexpected, and have built a solid floor to stand on.