We offered to make repairs and replace the vinyl flooring in the kitchen, bath and hallway (which the dogs had scratched through to the subfloor). 

I would like to be a full-time real estate investor (the sooner the better, I am hoping for 3-6 months) but I also know it is hard work and I need help.

Usually they'll say new carpet completely remodeled, they will have updates, new kitchens etc. figure out who owns those properties.

And once again, without a stable music scene in the area, you'd have a tough time renting it out.

And its not really for first timers...Is your question how long do you have to have the loan to refi to get around a down payment? 

We place water alarms in all of our units in key places, such as under the kitchen sink, at the base of the hot water heater, and near washing machines.

Deals are made across the kitchen table, face to face with a seller. 

His previous tenant moved out in November and he had another lined up to move in, however, there was a major leak in the kitchen that he doesn't want to deal with.

For example: You're sitting at the kitchen table of a motivated seller.

Then, she moved into a new apartment complex which had a separate bedroom and bathroom (deadbolt lock on her bedroom door for when she was out) for each student in a 3 bedroom/3 bath unit, with a common living room plus kitchen ... this plan was perfect for all; they could be all together or separate whenever they wanted, plus they were not arguing to get into one bathroom for date night, etc.