Originally posted by @Mindy Jensen:FHA has a program called the 203K loan, where you can roll the costs of the rehab into the loan.

Couple things that come to mind is that Texas is much closer to California in proximity as Georgia is located on the opposite side of the country. 

No mindy no HOA no PM.  

I know where most section 8 renters are located in town and also have connections to the code enforcement office if you need any specific questions answered.For my own piece of mind, I start my search at BFE and higher to make sure my flood insurance won’t be eating too high into profits

Originally posted by @Mindy Jensen:This scenario sets off a lot of red flags to me.

I have a number of lenders recommended to me or in mind.

With that in mind, I would really like to buy my first property soon, preferably before I finish college.

my pleasure... some of the profiteering I saw go on a few years back was nothing short of criminal in my mind.. 

So please make up your mind -- is it OK to spend tens of thousands on education or is it not?

Then started thinking how we could put you on a positive path.A good and old friend is a very well off business man who owns a large trash collection business with a fleet of trucks, the reason he came to mind is that he started out with a pickup and a trailer and only needed a business license.