Right now around here it's pretty tough with all of GM's problems, and 7.5% unemployment and what not, but the so called experts are saying it's all changing for the better soon, well see.Joe.....

We need to mud & tape the whole house, paint, replace 7 windows ( glass block ), finish two whole bathrooms, install kitchen cabinets, install flooring throughout the whole house and probably build a staircase that we already paid the contractor for.Lots of lessons learned on this property on what not to do.

If you get someone comfortable with you on the phone they will open up about other investment opportunities, recommendations for contractors, their own experiences, what to do what not to do when starting out, and all you have to do is call someone.

If children can sell over priced lemonade and little "what nots" then age shouldn't be something you pay much attention to.

My first post so just wanted to see if allowed for any suggestions, or input and what not if not I apologize.

Not sure if you can investigate of getting her some emotional help or what not. 

Standard 10% fee but when any fees are applied to the tenants for late rents or what not, they split the fees with you 50/50.

It is a 3 BR 3 BATH apartment Unit and the market is hot for these here and they sell quickly so I did my analysis, included all the things like capex, repairs, whatnot, and still come up negative.

@Frank Yang & @Ron Flatt the rules that govern loans and the "loan limits" are a combination of the Dodd-Frank, CFPB, Consumer Protection Act, and others (SEC is the Securities Exchange...that's for trading of stocks and what-not).  

It seems to me in expediting the purchase, also you'd give yourself an advantage over other offers that might need a few days for appraisals and what not.