So if the house is worth $500k once finished, then I'd go for it.....But first, talk to a Realtor and a GC.

So, let's try some local real estate meetup groups.

So, how long do you estimate that you will live there? 

@Brett K. we manage in Class C areas, so have to deal with this a lot.Options:1) Boardup - pretty useless as easy to rip the off and advertises the property as vacant.2) Armor Guard door frame reinforcement with temp double-key deadbolts.

These are all things you probably already know, so hope the viewings went well!

Would love to know your experience in either so far. 

When I asked if someone had an affiliate code (so I could give them credit), they didn't.

so, you're maxing out debt service which makes it tougher to cash flow.with that said, no matter the purchase strategy, you should always make sure you're using actual numbers, and not random assumptions.for example - some people will throw out '10% for capex.' 

My attorney and agent haven't experience this type of situation before, so I'm looking for others who have experienced a similar situation. 

I hope to revisit this post a year or so from now and tell you what I've done with the help with the amazing people around.