I am sure the text for what one can and cannot do from the IRS and any other governing bodies is long and difficult to totally understand and may be open to interpretation - I know many things with the IRS are.  

Make it clear that their failure to perform inspections enabled the problem to worsen and they are therefore liable.If they refuse to pony up, you can file a complaint with their Broker and then the real estate commission or whatever your governing body is for California.

get an FHA 3.5% down " an expert is some one who can see past the obvious path and helpIf you are going to open market , try to get referrals from your agent , contractor or any body who is in real estate business - Also keep in mind  that there are lot of lenders/brokers who change the terms at the last moment , so even if you hear what you want to hear initially - make sure you have references and a solid backup

What I was saying about her was that it was odd, lots of other things I couldn't put in the body of the text  that sent off a huge red flag.   

I emphasize free because you'll never get through the body of free knowledge out there in 10 years. 

As far as students vs. non-students, the student body at Texas Tech is growing quickly, in addition to the large quantity of businesses and families moving into town.

Houses are a lot bigger, more complex, and depend on many other people and regulatory bodies.

I plan on putting down new rules and cleaning, painting, and buying an o zone machine for when people move out.

Hello.I am new to RE investing.My plan is to buy 2-4 unit rented properties in Syracuse ,NY.Any body buying in Syracuse ,NY?

Yes they are in good neighborhoods but I'd be looking for a new line of work if I saw a dead mouse, much less a dead body!