I tried that once before and the house was slow to sell and it was a bit of a work to work with the buyer to get exactly what they wanted.Just wondering what others are doing as far as kitchen appliances go-should I stick with picking them out and having them installed when it goes on the market, which I've been doing, or maybe offering a credit towards the appliances of the buyer's choice?

@Rick Baggenstoss I didn't say Atlanta wasn't worthwhile.I just don't see it as the best choice however for someone just starting out and looking for a long term buy and hold.

@Ryan Steele i think thats what i was trying to get across , even though i may seem to have the so called "knowledge" by reading these books and doing all the research they are winning because they actually have the deals and are successful doing it.

Originally posted by @Ryan Underwood: Sorry if this is in the wrong forum-- I rented part of my primary residence, like this: 2006 1/3 of it was rented 2007 1/3 of it was rented 2008 1/3 of it was rented .etc but I stopped a few years ago.

Thanks Ryan,Not sure if it was converted or not, however it is listed as a 3 family on the public record.

Be aware that once remediated of the UST issues you will need to wait for an NFA (No Further Action) letter from the EPA in order to close or assume responsibility of receipt of the NFA to close without the letter (your choice with negotiating that) and it comes to you months later .

For me if it was a choice of him gone or some money I would want him gone but I wouldn't just roll over and give it all back.I think it's pretty clear that the break-ins are a result of his lifestyle.

Ali Boone made this even more clear to me (read her article) in my second post where I asked if it's a bad idea to buy a single family home as first time buyer, instead of renting if I need to save for my dream home.Brandon Turner explains why buying a duplex instead of a single family home is a smart choice as a beginner's first investment property in his article.

Originally posted by @Ryan Russell:I'm a broker and investor based out of Fayetteville.

You made a wise choice by reaching out on bp before you spend any cashola.