Buying , Fixing, and Selling, 4 month time frame, (I hope)I am not a handyman, so estimating repair cost is a reach.A poster on this site suggested to use the $5K rule to estimate repair cost5k to fix/update any major house component.

If you can find some little inexpensive way to sweeten your offer, to give a little concession, then do that.

It's about 2hrs away , i'm near columbus OH and it's in Dayton.It's free from all mortgage liens, and outside leins other than 08 taxes (About $1500).The former owner's timeframe to redeem his property is long , long gone.

As far as time frames: if you really work hard and hustle you can make your first million in 5 years.

Easy and inexpensive.

I provided true comps that closed within 2 months timeframe, with everything similar, and was 0.4 miles away.

Is there a time frame you must spend there per year to have it be considered a vacation home instead of an investment?

A good exit strategy planned in advance can help with the time frame of the rehab.

Mailmen are the #1 best resource for whats going on and usually love to chit chat : )"Do you of a good general time frame to find the mailman at?

Within a 5 year time frame you can make A LOT of money in this business....good luck!