Some cities really get burned by this oos owner neglect and many articles on this exact problem. A

I am trying to see if I can profit either by solving the problem myself, use the problem as a leverage to make a low-ball offer, or do both.Situation:-A single family home is sitting on a small lot (sub-divided within last 20 years).  

My schedule is very flexible so that shouldn't be a problem. As

A common heating system is sometimes a problem as the basement is too cold and the upstairs is too hot, both in the summer and winter.

I'm dealing a title problem as well.

No.In essence, you would have a similar problem as a lender wishing to negotiate a deed-in-lieu (aka DIL on these forums).

Recently became a Realtor to assist in my RE career, and need a few more props so I dont have to rely as heavily on the Realtor aspect as I am probably more of an investor at heart.My problem: A) 6 months ago I settled a 2nd lien on one of my props, which included a series of late payments.

Low cap rates do not necessarily imply that you can't have cash flow.You can cash flow by renting out a newly purchased one bedroom condo in LA, no problem (as long as you don't use too much leverage).

Everything that happens is your problem. As

If this was a 401K at a prior company, no problem.   As