For instance in certain cities in and around Cleveland OH  there is what is called POS .. and when properties change hands the municipality does an inspection and requires a large sometimes very large deposit from the buyer with a laundry list of things that must be addressed  ( although most of it U would normally do in a rehab.) but you have to put the money up AND you have to complete the work to get your deposit back.. so in essence you need enough cash to rehab twice.. :(   So implementing this in many markets will not be difficult. 

There's no easy way to do it u just have to have the time.

I am thinking I should just let them out be done with the mess chalk it u as an education and stay in my farm area.

same thing with off market.. you look at it you like it you buy it.you don't like it U tell seller I don't like it for these reasons..

Good luck getting it U/C and Closed.

I told him DONT do it..

So I can see why the retaining wall was built where they built it..

Take my word for it...u will always be on the sidelines if u think too much....this is a quick numbers game.....run the numbers and make up your mind either way :-Jeff....as they say..no pain..no gain...what are the alternatives?

Once we had the basic template set up it took about five minutes work on my agent's part to get the offer ready, then just seconds to sign.Thanx Jon this is the co you use: https://www.ctmecontracts.com/eContracts/wp/index.htmAlso seeing that u purchase it u sign first, email it to your agent and he/she sent in the offer.Also with addendum some banks require.

@Warren SawyersIf you are willing to do it u can do an fha loan at 10% down and liv in the property for 1 year and then after that move out and rent it out.