There are pros and cons to using DPA with your average conv/fha loans ( yes this is how you arrive at 0% down or 100% CLTV or combined loan to value financing).Conv and FHA lend up to 95-97% so that remaining 3-5% down is covered or partly covered by the remaining local DPA programs.

In general I'm saving for repairs to the property, but we all know that this covers a wide spectrum.

If the entire home is rented out then there can be some incentives to fix things like some big repairs such as roof, windows etc.

As an investment property owner, this means less maintenance and fewer unexpected expenses from storm related damage, often resulting in more affordable insurance premiums, less wear & tear on mechanical equipment, roofing materials or exterior surfaces.

what are you afraid of doing that could potentially cause you to get sued by something not covered by insurance?

Both options have merit, but renting allows you to keep an appreciating asset while covering costs.

This is a typical roof drain.

I would lease it to cover cost for 2/3 years and then I would sell once I could get $475,000+  Would be a nice ROI and is actually doable.Love this idea!

Ask the person above to recommend a trust Attorney.3.Ask them for a finance company or bank that covers those states.

Sellers want to be on the MLS that covers the area where their home is located, so they can get in front of LOCAL buyer agents (nearly all buyers use an agent).2.