While my professional experience lies in the medical field, I am now eager to dive into the world of real estate investing.I am particularly interested in learning more about:•Fix & Flip properties•Rental properties•Wholesaling properties•Contracts and negotiationsAs someone new to this field, I would greatly appreciate any advice and pointers from seasoned investors.

@Mohan Deep, in most situations you will never recover that money.

I've been pondering land flipping for over a year now and think maybe now is the time to dive in, head first!

In addition given the large DP I suspect you were not worried about a deep dive into the church's ability to debt service.. ???

I've dove deep into the realms of real estate wisdom, heard every guru spiel, and read more how-to guides than I care to admit. 

Should take the opportunity and ask the bank to renegotiate the purchase price at a deep discount? 

Grab a cup of coffee and do a deep dive.https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/nst/documents/inforent.cfmI would also check to see if you are in an HOA and if they have any restrictions. 

It may require a formal court petition.There are most likely heirs, you just didn't go deep enough with ancestry to determine who they are.

i cover pest control and lawn care on my stuff. keeps down on issues and i know the place looks good. for my student rentals i also build in a quarterly cleaning fee where my cleaning lady comes through and does a deep clean. extra eyes on stuff and parents happily pay it to ensure their kids have a solid spot. pass through cost for me and well worth it. 

Let me know if you want me to dive more into these details.