Have you guys noticed any short or long term room damage or effects with tenants vaping?

Other background includes holding a real estate license and working as a Associate Agent for Redfin, both for a short period.

Thus the most important factor in keeping these costs down are getting quality tenants who will stay in the home for long periods of time and take care of the property while they live there.  

OR convince the seller to take back a short term second mortgage (6-8 months) which is junior to your hard money.

There are two duplexes and not on the market, but once they hit the MLS they will sell in a heartbeat.Follow up to these questions:  What do most of you do with the vacancy reserves if the house has none in a year period.  

In the mid west it seems to be 15-20 year amortization periods (calc for principal and interest) while on the west coast I typically get 25-30 year amortizations. in the Mid west rates tend to be 5.50% - 6.25% for portfolio money while on the west coast you can get it for 4.50 - 5.25%.

But I think there's a way structurally to make the allocations easier.When you sell a split use property the allocations are not always clear such as when you've used part as a primary residence for a period of time and then change the allocations, use and duration. 

Long story short the area was changed to commercial allowing my project to move forward.

He is obviously experienced in real estate, Should I use short and sweet 2 page contracts or the more "legal and professional" standard 7 page contract?

Hey guys.So I am currently in that space where I’ve been reading books and listening to podcasts but I am still about a year away from my first purchase (at least 6 months).To make a long story short, I’m cleaning up a mess a younger me didn’t realize would put a monkey wrench in the plan my current self has created to help me achieve financial freedom.With all the knowledge and experience everyone has been sharing, I’ve been feeling like I wanted to contribute to the community as well.But how does someone with no experience contribute to this wonderful community?