On a single property purchase 10K is enough, providing there aren't enormous back taxes or a hidden lien.

You couldn't take up/cut out a piece from under the fridge or stove or closet and then do a repair and replace the hidden hole with something that doesn't quite match?

There are no -hidden- deals at the 1st Tue metro area county auctions, certainly not for new folks.You may accidentally bid on a 2nd or even 3rd mortgage. 

It seems like a hidden gem of a town to me, considering that it’s so close to Holiday Valley and Holimont Ski Resorts.

I know there’s Some hidden cost that's not in the construction budget like he mentioned more dumpsters than they ever thought they would need, framing up the whole house because of concrete walls, and of course he’s taking his pay too.

I have found that oddly this can lead to an even greater financial reward for the simple reason that you may not have that much competition to deal with as a real estate investor, plus you will find that in places like Erie, which by the way I have also invested in, you might find some great hidden gems in what appears to be nothing but rubble.

Accessing hidden equity is an important tool in any investor's toolbox.

You may find out the property has hidden defered maintenance.

It is definitely a forgotten little gem of a lot.1.

The difference between a general warranty deed and a SWD is that with the SWD, the seller or grantor is promising that the property is free from any hidden defects or leins and has not been used as collateral under his/her watch ONLY.