But then I got cancer and my husband developed congestive heart failure [we are old parents] Finally he applied for ssdi [on his late fathers earning records] He has been approved and receives backpay soon.

Finally, do not put too much effort into trying to learn everything.

Finally, if you are borrowing against your home, you just lost that "advantage" you had in interest rate from the 15 yr loan which reduce CF, increases DTI, and slows growth.

It was finally repaid last year.

I would tell the seller to give you a call before he makes any final decisions.

I believe in maximizing your liability coverage (I have a million dollar policy), know your states tenant laws and follow them, and finally don't be a slum lord.

This past winter finally did it in.So I was wondering what it would cost to replace.

Naturally, when deals are found he'll have the final say, which I'm okay with since he isn't completely "green" in the industry.Finally, I will say there have been friends who were uninterested the first time around but have come around wanting to invest together because of how well things are progressing.For me, I had to build the relationships first; then prove myself.

I'm excited to finally starting my dream of getting involved in Real Estate.I am very motivated to get started, I have been reading a lot over the years on and offline and I finally feel I am ready.I took everyone's advice and found a close friend who I hope will become my mentor.

The bank finally sold it in Dec. for $95K.