After writing a book on multifamily and then banging my head against the wall for years trying to find apartments that made sense, in frustration, my firm transitioned to start investing in SS and MH parks.

Quote from @Jaron Walling: @Mark Chambers "We are trying to build a portfolio in western PA where we currently live" - The whole family stands to make money (tax free) but you'd rather buy her our (debt) to operate a MTR on the opposite side of the country? 

Anytime you see discoloration on your walls, floors or ceiling it is a signal to address MOISTURE issues.

This is how Wall Street brainwashes us to constantly throw money into a 401k instead of investing in income producing real assets.

I am trying to do some due diligence in searching out those mortgage companies that don't care about credit but keep running into brick walls.

@Robert JonesThis seems like a complex project with a lot of surprises behind the walls.

For example if you have 2 prong outlet in a wall and you gut that wall they can require that outlet be brought up to current code AND they could require additional outlets in that wall as well.

Quote from @Jaron Walling: The best deals involve solving problems and you did just that.

However, when my agent said this basement was piered which meant the walls are "caving in," I called the listing agent and asked.

I'm going to be painting the walls and ceilings next, but I am unsure what to do with the trim and doors.