We have some ideas, but would love unbiased opinions.  

Nextdoor is great for this because it's an free, unbiased localized website for neighbors to exchange information.  

As an investor looking at growing a portfolio you want to be able to look at your assets, remember this is no longer your home, from an unbiased 3rd party perspective.Now, I'd recommend you do a complete analysis of your investment property.

Happy to break it down further if you need an unbiased set of eyes from a mortgage veteran.Best of luck!

Perhaps a nice 1950's built bungalow.Always hire a 3rd party property inspector to give you an unbiased feel for the home.

Perhaps a nice 1950's built bungalow.Always hire a 3rd party property inspector to give you an unbiased feel for the home.

Based on this information you will know if the property would be worth the effort, ie if the cost to rehab exceeds the value or if there is enough equity you may be able to refinance the property pay the back taxes and get funds to rehab the property.Then I would suggest you get a home inspection that would give you a unbiased professional opinion of the work to be completed.

They provide lots of unbiased information for accredited investors.  

You want an unbiased Inspector.Then:Do a SWOT analysis of your resourcesWrite down your real estate goalsPick an asset type: SFH, 2-4 units, 5+ units, or something else like MHP.

Of course, I plan on talking to a professional about this but was hoping to get some unbiased, educated opinions first.