That is risky, as your current investment will continue to deteriorate.

Houses burn down, PM's steal from you, tenants leave, houses deteriorate, etc.

I mean, who decides what is proper and what is deteriorated behavior?

I do not flip per se my plan calls for me to hold these properties as rental properties Their are many communities across the country Like Dayton OH, that are experiences a loss in tax revenues because of vacant deteriorating properties.

Also even if tenants clean their tile bathrooms, most of the time, the solvent people use on tile/grout breaks down and deteriorates the grout and silicone over time, so lose-lose!

I've set a goal for myself to make (at least) one deal happen by the end of the year. if I don't set goals like these for myself, my motivation can quickly deteriorate.

I have 10 pages worth of properties and the violations range from junk and trash in the yard, to deteriorated roofs, and unpermitted work.

You could have great collateral value but if it takes a long time to get the asset back it could deteriorate further in value and get damaged.Also the money wouldn't be bringing a return in default.

The Inspector found Deteriorated Piers and Support in the Foundation.

Maybe putting myself out there will attract likeminded and honest people that understand that success lies within community building not deteriorating.