We are wondering if there is any way we could "reserve" (I am sure that is not the correct word) an apartment before then.

An investor reserved the entire last phase of this project, but his funding fell through at the last minute.The developer wants www.The-Real-Estate-Foundation.com to market these units for him!

Does anyone offer a general policy to cover me no matter where my property resides?

I'm a beginner and the only house I bought is my current residence.

Should I budget money aside just incase of these thingsWhat you are referring to is called 'Reserve', and is a very important financial consideration for rental property.

I started putting every extra nickel onto mortgages in the mid '80s, haven't had a mortgage since the late '90s, even on my personal residence.

Just thought I would introduce myself since I am a new member to this forum.I reside in Tampa and have been a successful wholesaler for a number of years.

If there is no on site management try to talk to the residents that have the most obvious pride of ownership coaches and get the scoop.

The financing is way cheaper if its your primary, you will have a payment history that will help your credit score, and if you buy right you can gain some fast equity and either sell after 2 yrs and avoid all capital gains since it was your residence, or take out a home equity line of credit to buy your next deal.

I already own a home, but my girlfriend does not, so she has a better Debt to Income ratio for buying another home... although we are not sure if that matters when buying a home that will not be your primary residence??