I'm pleased I made the jump and understand the process now because the buy is actually very simple and efficient, I had control over the offer in real time, and the final price was way below market for the size and quality of property. 

I prefer the efficiency of looking online.Get your money ready!

I prefer the efficiency of looking online.Get your money ready!

And we owe the lawyer $2k for his counsel during this process.If we can get through the code violation quickly and efficiently, we may end up making a tiny bit of money on this property.

Why waste your time or energy on this- sounds like a stinker all around.

No issues now.It degrades the hot water efficiency (read: more $$), but it is probably more efficient that having a 80 gal monster.Joe

The easiest and most tax efficient money you will 'make' is what you don't spend.Ask yourself where each purchase will put you in a year, 3 or 5. 

Since getting a W2 job two months ago, I've focused my spare time (and mental energy) on managing and investing my fixed income. 

The upside is that they are very reliable, efficient, and quiet.What about a point-of-service HW heater in each unit that only feeds the w/d?

And yes, you can probably do it cheaper if they can do it more efficiently.