In fact that was part of the fun, I wanted to learn more about engines and how to maintain them, within 6 months I had a failed cylinder head and had to strip the engine down to the bones and rebuild it.

Non-conforming  (like is it a multi family in a single family zone, could impact getting a mortgage or rebuilding after devastating loss like fire, flood, hurricane, etc.)13.

The problem is that we don't have any large funds saved up to begin investing and we are both rebuilding our credit at the moment.

:) I, too, am rebuilding capital for the next investment.

I plan redoing 200 linear feet of the box gutters, re pouring the concrete, patch fire escape and repaint, and re build bowing wall at back of it.

You can do a lease audit to recreate the income but many times the seller would have you believe that the T3 accurately reflects expenses. i would rebuild my expenses by getting copies of annual utility bills, insurance, taxes, and service agreements.

truthfully its not that bad. and is close to town. 10 min bike ride, the wave of rebuilding is on its way.

Also, I would suggest credit repair services... there are some good ones that can help you rebuild and reestablish good credit.Best of luck in your endeavors!

There are some areas that are really hot for flips (or more accurately, scrapes and rebuilds) like Wash Park, the Cheeseman area, Cap Hill, and the Highlands, and then there are a lot of areas surrounding them that are seeing a lot more activity as well.

I have "some" skills, as I've volunteered on rebuilding (not from the ground-up) homes before, but never done anything solo.