Once they say it's safe to go in the water, disconnect the power to the water heater and HVAC equipment. 

Might pay more for less effort (gas, equipment) . 

Two identical properties next door (don't know condition or finishings) are assessed at 235k and 270k. 

I spend most of my time traveling around Asia doing equipment sales in the automotive industry.

@Alec McGinnOK, sent you the details of my portfolio in a message, because I would prefer not to put a target on my back for identity thieves.

Taking a pause and spending the next  4 to 6 weeks underwriting 100 offerings will equip you with a finger tip feel of what a good deal looks like. 

I am a genius at marketing wether it being facebook ads or building my own identity so I am not to worried about the market aspect more so the actual real estate aspect.

Is it old and filthy with equipment breaking down?

I suppose it depends on your specific investor identity and situation but probably not. 

I am now at a point where I am equipped enough and extremely hungry to get involved in this space and starting building an investment portfolio. so here we go with the first of thousands of posts to come!