So if someone bought it at the tax sale and then didn't want it and didn't pay the tax on it, that is a big red flag that they may have found something wrong with the property and decided to let it go.I would do some research on what you bought.

I definitely need to stop this in it's tracks so the smell doesn't TOTALLY infuse the place@Bjorn Ahlblad  I guffawed when I red your reply! 

But there is no visible building on Google Maps, and Xome.com states 0 square feet for the structure.Big red flag: I got it for 16%, the maximum interest rate in an interest rate bid down state.

Red flags all over!  

Would you consider it a red flag if some GPs don't share their pro forma?

What you are looking for is:1. what is the line made of - PVC preferred (newer), cast iron solid, clay would be a major concern2. are there trees in the front yard with roots growing into the line.

Increase down payment, then you won't be in the red.

The death is just a red herring.

Make sure you remedy the root cause before proceeding.

Insitutional demand in Charlotte made it red hot last year, and there are some large tech companies entering the Raleigh area.