Building a down payment and a reserve fund may prolong your time window to "be ready" to invest but it will certainly make your investment more productive and promote success.

I am leaning towards you keeping It what you'd make on the sale would be minimal at this time and if the roof is headed towards replacement you might be able to prolong it 3-5 years with a tune up vice a full replacement for like 2,000-3,000.

I asked him if I could speak with his attorney he has not responded I'm thinking he is trying to wing the contract out prolonging the process please help.

I am also worried that this process will prolong the chance to pull money out of the home. 3.

I include that to convey that I am very willing to take risks/live uncomfortably for a prolonged time if it means setting myself up to avoid a desk 9-5 as much as possible.The question:I am looking at buying a 3-4 unit (largest I can) multi-family and house-hacking.

Clean financial records to not prolong the closing proccessRehab cost Over estimate your costBe very clear on what you want to be done and why Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

It seems like the previous owner knows that they will not win but, has found a way to prolong their eviction through this foreclosure challenge. 

Or would this be prolonging the inevitable?

I think I can purchase the property for substantially less with a cash offer vs obtaining financing and prolonging a closing date.

I am really trying to avoid kicking the can down the road once again and prolonging jumping into the RE pool.