@Andrew Syrios that’s a valid point.

I was not able to get into the basement, so I am unsure about the water heater and gas." 

I’ve tried tru people search when I was D4D last week, and didn’t find a valid number out of the 20 houses I found 

Right now we are just finishing out this year before we really put the gas pedal to the floor. 

Knowing you have someone to turn to for advice and validation can make navigating challenges feel less intimidating.5.

Just remember that $70 is the gross number they charge , they have to buy supplies , insurance , tools , vehicle , gas , workmans comp etc . 

Unkempt lawns, trashy or broken down vehicles, mattresses and trash on empty lots, boarded up houses, bars on windows, dealers and hookers on the corners, the lack of stores or gas stations, occupied properties are dilapidated, etc.Or when Google maps shows stuff like this:

The owner representative (not an agent, just family) seems to not be a fan of this option because he does not understand it.Option 2: If option 1 does not work, or they are unwilling, the offer I see as valid for this property to make sense is about $290K plus taking over the solar loan.

Because we are dependant, for the most part, on word of mouth recommendations it is vital that our recommendations are valid. 

I don't think anyone goes to CA to invest, but a lot of residents invest local to keep the home-field advantage which is a valid point..