I want to be able to improve the property somehow, create equity, and a place that someone is proud to rent.Solid fundamentals.

They will crunch in the numbers and let you know the max amount you are eligible to borrow (with higher down payment your borrowing power increases). 

City has a code that if utilities are not on for a 12 month period they will never be able to be turned back on. in other words no occupancy for 12 months means it is no longer eligible to be occupied again.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, no material amendment to these Bylaws shall be made without the approval of at least 51 % of the Eligible Mortgagees and (ii) the consent (by vote or written consent) of Members representing 67% or more of the voting power of the Members of the Association.

From all the reading material and bigger pockets podcast I've come to the conclusion that acquiring leads and learning rehab cost is fundamental to most real estate investing vehicles.

A special rule applies to students and business apprentices who are eligible for the benefits of Article 21(2) of the United States–India Income Tax Treaty.

The math is easy: nothing/zip/nada/zero.Conversely, if you change your tactic and start making offers at say 75-90% of list price, and actually pick up a couple of fundamentally sound properties as a result, how will that change your overall financial picture?

If the borrower will have one to six financed properties, Fannie Mae’s standard eligibility policies apply (for example, LTV ratios and minimum credit scores).

Contact delinquent tax office and find out when it will come up for sale.Get all eligible heirs to sign a Quit Claim deed to you and keep it and rent it forever.

He lost his eligibility and was evicted.