in your expert opinion is the NPN volume drying up somewhat or is there still a bunch of shadow inventory of notes ? 

If it looks as though it's been leaking than you probably have some rot behind it.

There has to be good headroom and, ideally, it's dry.  

Comps in the area are going for about $245-$280/sqft depending on condition.Now heres the problem, we just did a home inspection and found out there is only 60AMP service w/ knob and tube wiring..siding has dry rotted and the windows need replacing.A minor foundation settlement crack.  5 Year old roof.  

If the end buyer B-C is cash then it is perfectly legal.Are there possibilities of mortgage fraud with a"dry" double closing, where B wants to use C's funds for the A-B transaction?

Working with at true investor who know his business has the means to act and will not leave you out to dry is very rewarding.

first couple months as an agent are pretty tough & dry, but you'll find your niche and normalize hopefully sooner rather than later.

The restoration company is recommending that the floor be torn up and walls be opened to allow for more direct contact of the microbial compound.Estimated floor replacement is upwards of $3500 (conservative, I think) plus the dry wall work.I'm comforted and relieved to find that my lease holds the tenant responsible for such an event.

Not sure how since there was a hole in the roof of one of the upper units and a tarp of 4+ months catching rainwater, tenant heating a unit with their gas stove due to lack of heat, foundation about to cave on one side, (Duluth's steep hills could actually collapse the house on cave in) rotting tree trunk holding the house up in the center with 3-4 layers of 2x4 shim board etc etc.  

I buy rentals in Westland and Livonia  (michigan/wayne country) and the MLS has dried up. there is pretty much a bidding war for anything under 90k. it's crazy out there. i thought i'd pick up at least 2-3 houses to add to my rental portfolio during the cold months, but that cold spell has not deterred people from buying. very disappointing.