The Listing stated that there were two Duplexes or a Duplex and a House on that property, but, the picture only showed One Building and apparently, everyone ignored it.

My other concern is that I get a place fixed up, only to have to wait until spring to get it rented out, which leaves the property vacant and a target for vandalism or squatting.Apologies for any ignorant stereotyping of the Midwest.  

Lessons learned:1)Fire a non performing PM early and often ... they NEVER get better.2)Don't buy out of state where you can't verify issues & solutions or easily take control to straighten out a mess if need be.3)Repeated visits for what seems like the same or similar issue are a red flag which should NOT be ignored.4)Use licensed, bonded electricians who pull permits.5)Trust but verify.6)Be careful about who even bids your jobs.

I understand lease options, but still a bit ignorant of the D.F. laws.

@Dan Rudolph I am not familiar with Prosper/Folio, so this may be an ignorant comment, but I do know notes.

The LLC is disregarded or ignored for tax purposes.2.)

@AJ Goldenundefined Ignore all the areas that "look to good to be true."  

Ignore it at your own peril!

I'm going to paraphrase here:"COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURTORDER OF NOTICE TO: (Previous owner's name), and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act; Wells Fargo Bank...Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates...claiming to have interest in a mortgage covering real property at (address), given by: (name) to (mortgage company) dated May 2005...and now held by Plaintiff by assignment, has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of defendants service members status...If you object to the foreclosure of the property above then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer this before OCT 31, 2016 or you will be forever barred from claiming that you are entitled to the benefits of said Act"Now, forgive me for my ignorance, but is this just a foreclosure notice?

Ignore the naysayers (there will be many) and find the wise folks who offer good advice.4.