You could hire a fire restoration company to give you an estimate of how bad it wa and how bad it is.

This is in a small town that I own and operate other rentals.I am a bit nervous of the type of renters that are in these deferred maint properties currently but see big upside if properties are restored, Partialy because all are within 1/10mile and many property boundaries touching the community college. 

We offered in-home massages, grocery delivery, professional photography, etc etc and it was very spotty. 

If they want to run a daycare, give massages, or do photo shoots in the back yard, then I will not allow it.If he is using it as a mailing address or for a Google business page, I wouldn't care.

Completely renovated from the ground up in 2016, this home boasts fully restored original heart of pine floors.

Completely renovated from the ground up in 2016, this home boasts fully restored original heart of pine floors.

Pittsburgh is still affordable and there is an abundance of distressed properties ready for investors to restore and add value.Check out AirDNA and Rentometer for up to date rental data.Our local ACRE chapter has monthly meetups and classes that are great for learning and networking. 

The home has a foundation and we plan on restoring the structure to have it classified as a single family residence, and then to lend against it.

Blake, I am a Waco local, have worked as a project estimator for Belfor property restoration, remodeled homes in Waco, and have local insight to great General Contractors as well as specific tradespeople. 

The VA normally only restores the benifit upon the sale of the house.