If they're tucked out of the way, and are blocked off to avoid anyone stepping on them, they should be fine.Both the wall and the floor units must be properly vented.

Secondly, even if I'm able to work something out with the owner, how do I get the house OFF the auction block so quickly?

From my drive-by it looks like the "worst property on a good block"; not in disrepair just a little unkept; ugly mailboxes, dirty siding; leaves not picked up; no sign, very little landscaping.According to local banks, cap rates on deals are 8.5% on the low side to 10.5% in the mid-high side.What would you guys offer?

Im looking at a SFH, split into 3 units, 3 blocks from a major university in downtown.

Funny, I found an eviction notice from a year ago- reasons for eviction- Excessive Garbage, Pets- (She also had numerous pets) and behind 3 mos on rent- and she only lived two blocks down the road- She had given me false references.

It could end up blocking a deal, and you could end up with problems if some prospective buyer started making phone calls.

It is a really nice set up though and also found out yesterday that the community college that's about 3 blocks down the street just got it's four year accredidation approval.

However, down the street from my current house is a similar house that was put up for auction by a private firm only to be taken off the block days before the auction took place, at least, according to the auction firm.

The neighborhood in the 3 block area is decent (mind you Reading Pa.) in my opinion has really gone down hill over the years, but this is a nice area of the city I think, only because of the college.Anyway..here it is:3 unit 4300sq ft brick 2 story house on a corner lot.2-2br apartments and a 3 br apartment and a 2 bay garage.84 years old.

But as you mentioned you get caller ID info on every call... blocked or not.