I have not found any HML that doesn't require money up front though - but I have found something else that may make it possible - depending on work needed - end equity and all...

OKAY SO THIS IS WHAT WENT WRONG.omg. i had no idea being part of a condo association is so ridiculously annoying. i thought paying assessments would reduce the burdens as a SFH owner since everything is taken care for you. well #1, they refused to let me move in on a weekend but i work 5 days a week and have no place else to go so i crossed my fingers, UHauled my stuff, and hoped i could move in on the day (sat) after i closed. i moved in but the security guard said i should be expecting a fine for an "unauthorized" move.then me, being a complete newbie, tried doing as much rehabbing as fast and as soon as possible. got a guy to tear out all the old fixtures, vanities, flooring, cabinets, etc... got a painter to come in to paint... guess what?

Find the local REI group in your area and join it before you do anything else.

That, I think is a better customer/vistor experience.Anyone else?

You think I would learn alot about the career doing something else?

The good news is that we don't really have bad neighborhoods (at least not if you've ever lived somewhere else).Going outside the city, you can find a ton of 2br apartments in complexes.

This is called a “leaseback” purchase and at the end of the stated time, your lease will expire and the property will be owned by someone else!

If one does not already own a home, it depends on who's mortgage one wants to pay, their own or someone else's.

A 625 score is not going to qualify you for the best rates or programs available so you need to go in with your eyes wide open.Good luck and yes there is money to made in RE it takes work and effort just like anything else in life.

It would be truly wonderful not to have to rely on someone else's business (as an employee) at some point!