Although my agent claimed it has been naturalized which I don't know what that means, are there any environmental and regulation concerns?

I'm conscious of trying to make a bad deal look good, but the property is located in a good area so I'm hoping I could get it rented out relatively quickly after the vacuuming.Noted about the taxes.

The sad truth is the world is yield starved, and difficult environmentally at every turn.

(Phase 1 & 2 environmental assessments are generally requirements of commercial real estate transactions, not single family homes.)

But even the latter people should be conscious of opportunity cost.

@Lisa Foreman - I've used Crozier Environmental for properties in the Fredericksburg area and have been happy with them.

I can’t help but feel somewhat heartless looking at this home as a commodity even though someone’s going to get it one way or the other.To the others out there that deal in foreclosures (specifically sheriff sales or pre-foreclosure), do you have any advice on ways I can help these people or ease my conscious?  

Individual structures are not the most economical or environmentally conscience method of housing.

(I think up to 1200 sf has to do with density and Environmental issues from the state for adding more people incrementally, this gets wonky...)You are allowed 700 sf max if you have a 6,000 sf lot. 

I'm all for getting my money back but given the lack of time for speed, risk consciousness, and ability to self-funds (as long as we are employed), would you suggest the refinance part of BRRR or should we just keep saving for the next down-payment and protect our equity?