@Michael Temple - I think the part about the water lines that irritates me the most is that the City of Toledo has had the money for years to repair those water lines and instead they decided to "reallocate" the money and continually push the projects off into the future.

Don't get me wrong, during this time frame I've sifted through 100+ wholesaler "deals" and EVERYTHING on the MLS during this time frame which is a good bit of work.It's of my opinion that there are too many toxic gurus pitching get-rich-quick real estate that takes advantage of sellers and buyers alike. 

But it won't nobody would, because of the toxic nature those politic's hold of increasing cost to lower class.

Not in the US with Corporate law, that's how we get things like 30 yrs of intentional dumping of wildly toxic waste ins ay, a pond, because the fines are cheaper than proper disposal.

I think it would cause them to much unnecessary problems and issues for them with the end not justifying the means.......I think they would much rather sell even at a loss and get these toxic assets off their books.Who knows though with the landscape changing so much anything is possible..regards,Chris

You do need to verify that the property has value is not somehow a junk lot (toxic waste, no access, unusable for building given an odd size, etc).Are you mostly looking to invest for the income?

Some flooring in addition to the kitchen (uppers can be painted but that bottom is a goner where the wall is exposed).How can I, without irritating the seller, get them to see the conditions just does not warrant their asking.

Some of the higher prices included extras in the report including neighborhood and crime stats and reports of toxic waste in the neighborhood.. but I am already aware of that from the research I did selecting my area so I did not see the value.

The have a life span, are NOT recyclable only some components are and rest are wildly toxic for a looooooong time.

Leaves some very telltale signs and a huge toxic cleanup bill.Not saying motels are a bad investment.