But I got off on that tangent to say that's its a constant battle.

Fixing up cosmetics, redoing the kitchen and bathroom which were very ugly and getting rid of the smell...

Purchase price: $130,000 Primary residence bought with immediate equity due to needing a host of repairs, smelling bad, and the cosmetics being out of date.

Problem is that he's battling a divorce situation, and he said that she on the title with him.

There is no specific distance requirement from your primary residence but it must pass the smell test. 15% down is the minimum required down payment for an investment property.

You might be a redneck investor if - The strong smell of cate urine in a property for sale makes you smileA property for sale sign cause you to slam on the brakes A tenant threatens to call a lawyer and it bothers you about as much as them calling their chiropractor You can estimate $30K in repairs after a 15 minute walk around You know the comps of every neighborhood within 25 miles of where you liveYou have a contact phone number for every profession needed to buy, remodel or build a houseYou would rather walk a building site than a golf courseYou can lay flooring, hang a ceiling fan, and set a toilet without Google or YouTubeHalf of the employees at Lowes and Home Depot recognize you as a regular Your HVAC guy invites you to the company Thanksgiving lunch 

I did not anticipate what they did next - they filed an insurance claim and thrust me into a battle with their insurers legal dept.

Internal battle that I am having.

I smell desperation in your post.

The smell is back.