Plus I think there's an oil tank in the back yard that hasn't been pulled. 

I have had fisherman, geologists, oil rig workers etc.

It seems easier  to estimate CapEx - I know the big ticket items and roughly how much a new roof is, how much a furnace is, how much an oil tank is, etc..  

Our expenses are about $1,400 monthly (plus the occasional oil fill up).

So if say, seller(s) designate no dual agency, or that's not offered in jurisdiction, or that broker does not offer facilitator services free of charges GUESS WHAT, you either get your own agent OR you must do all your own buyer actions to whatever required measures seller(s) have established. 

We are owed approximately $2,300.00 in back rent and heating oil bills. 

So for less than $5k out of pocket we just eliminated a $3,500 per year oil bill and added that directly into our yearly cashflow.

Non owner HELOC's are in the 75% ltv. or less.Rates 10-22% are  and 15 year amortized this is not a good plan to pay off your lower rate first trust deedsShred Method is foolish if you have a rate in the 3's Having a mortgage with a low rate is better than a free and clear property.

There is an amazing difference in knowledge, skill, and experience between long term agents with whom real estate is their career (life) and the agent whose in real estate because he’s a career SALESMAN selling the hottest thing; you know, the guy who’ll be selling oil well drilling participations next year, and advertising services the year after. 

The markets regain sanity… I will be able to two properties to rehab with cash.. and have cash reserves… and equity…and cash flow.Possibly from the people who bought from the snake oil guy.I don’t mean to sound rude….