If my records said the refrigerator was at least 10 years old, I'd just open up my Lowe's account, select a new fridge and next day delivery, and let them haul the old one off.

I speak from experience.....some might have $100,000 worth of junk you need to haul off....on a  $10,000 piece of property you bought for $1000.   

@Carter McGillI would rent the property, get an appraisal, pull out the equity & refinance (when rates drop a bit) If you are in this for the long haul small cash flow won't matter much. 

The seller is my dad's mentor and the man who got my dad into buying rentals back in the 80's so I am toying with the idea of having my dad sponsor the deal to maybe help his willingness to negotiate.

Are you in this to risk it all and make a quick buck or you are in this for the long haul. 

a bit of a haul for you but really great networking.https://www.instagram.com/broketofi_events/I'll be there - I invest in Butler and Allegheny - and there may be others who invest in multiple counties.

Checking the court records and driving by these homes after they have sold nearly everyday afterwards you can see the U-Hauls and very quickly determine that it was purchased by an owner-occupant.

Each city has is own ordinances from code and violations enforcement to yes Airbnb (short-term rental or not).Then you need the best management company is the blood of you business.

Toying around with the idea of veteran housing.

We've been toying with this for over a year and haven't found anything yet.