Chances are the building itself, or condo-owners there, have had work done and know good contractors or at least know who you should avoid.Good luck and congratulations!

I assume that whatever we offer will likely get declined, but just thought it'd be a good chance to try something that makes me hella-uncomfortable, and that is trying to buy someone's house who hasn't listed it for sale.Thanks in advance for any thoughts/experience, and hope I don't offend anyone.

Basically I am hedging my bets on interest rates and decided to buy this last one in cash in order to increase our chances of being able to refinance and still cashflow next year.

Chances are those emails are scams.

This structure gives the investor a chance to get out of the ARM with little or no penalties after year 2 (1% is almost negligible in most scenarios) and essentially gives a 3 year window to refi before any adjustments ever occur.

The bathtub is really getting old so I figure it would be a chance to turn it into shower if I were to replace the tub.  

I will be launched here soon and would love if you get a chance to read any of my content!

It looks like a chance to make a good return on a flip but may also show a good return as a rental.

If the awnings are old and undamaged, chances are they are not protecting the windows from hail. 

Leverage is good when properties go up and it sucks when prices and rents go down.For me in my 60's I have no interest in leverage although I believe liquidity is more important than being free and clear on everything.If you are in your 20's and 30's then take a chance and go for it.