But no more than 8k or so on any deal on an 85 to 95k home.

.- Underestimate value and over estimate fix up costs, just a little.This way you don't get caught off guard with any surprises.As a rule of thumb you want to be no high than 70% of value fixed up.So for a 100k house you want to pay no more than 70k for it.

If you are currently applying for financing, the disputed item may show up as disputed (with no more information).

Absolutely - with the following conditions.  1) I plan to hold onto the property for at least 8 more years....plans change but refinancing is a long term savings strategy  2) I could refinance for no more than $4500.  

No more than a week into the contract, I get a potential lease option deal on the same house in which the realtor is not aware of at this point.

Hi Benjamin,Joan has no more money to give to her.

There is a bit of learning here, but no more, perhaps even less, than being a landlord.  

Its important to realize however that just the mortgage payment alone can be no more than 46.99% of your total monthly gross income of 5k Plus the rental income (minus 15-25% factor depending on area).Depending on what the other unit rents for you may be able to qualify.I hope this helped.

if it has wood shake, it will likely need all new OSB decking, but even with that and 2 layers of shingle removal, you would be at no more than $500 per square or around $9K in my market in KC....I don't know of any roofers in your area but sounds like you should definitely be able to get it done  right for WAY less than $15k...if you don't get any good roofer recommendations, try BBB, Angie's List or NARI ( National Association of the Remodeling Industry) for quality roofers and get a few bids....don't trust a "guesstimate" from another agent or anyone else who is not a roofer

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