Could also use removal of vinyl siding and painting but that's always a gamble since we never know what we'll find under the vinyl.So as you can see, it's not a great deal, but it's a free duplex with the financing (albeit not great) in place.

In my area most buyers pay cash over pay for a duplex for 1M, They gamble on potential rental increase and appreciation.

I love Las Vegas, not even for the gambling but it just offer so. much.

Convention visitors is down 3% (-100k people)Vacation visitors is down 1% (-180k people)Gambling profits up 4.5% (+ $100 million to $3.3billion)The average room rate is actually up (barely) although the revpar is down barely. 

I made $19K on the deal and the dad was thrilled that he got rid of a headache.   

I'm thrilled to get 7 years out of a 20 yr heat pump.

I would negotiate terms to allow access.. and if they are serious about moving out, they should be thrilled to accommodate viewings at reasonable hours.I hope this helps.Best,Barry

There is really no thrill in it.

I think Toscano has been on the market for multiple years and it is unfortunate if they still have "new" homes for sale.San Luis is a great place to live, but you will be taking a sizable gamble if you are looking for future appreciation in the near term.  

@Andrew Brown,That's a financial decision you'll have to make for yourself.Depending on appreciation is speculation (read: gambling), not "investing".