Figure the exact cost to cure and get it in contract for 90 business days. make sure you have an exit clause in your contract.Once you get that, come on back with pics and estimates and we can give more advice on grabbing a buyer.Good luck!

You should keep copies of these records and receipts for 7 years (some will say 3 years is long enough; however, keep them 7 to cover yourself).Open a separate business bank account after you obtain an EIN number from the IRS: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=102767,00.html This will be submitted to anyone requesting a Tax ID number for your business.You will make a copy of each receipt or scan them into your computer and keep them in records.

Micheal the pics on the MLS are the ones before the house has been ripped apart.I looked at investments in the heart of Atlanta 2 years ago.Spent a few months looking at all types of properties.

(I have before and after pics of my wraparound porch that I spend months refurbishing...OH HAPPY DAY !

I have not seen it but pics look good and there has been some recent wwlork done.

Jon H amd Steve Babiak have even sent me info on BP as how to post these pics.

They may flag a giant fire hazard, but all they do is walk through the property, takes some pics and look at comps.Unless things are done way differently in Hawaii, why would the appraiser ever contact the local gov entity that would have to do an INSPECTION to produce any type of code violations?

Nick Johnson - LOL at your profile pic!

Faxing, scanning, refaxing, rescanning etc.

I typically go in and take a few pics and change the locks if the tenant has already left.