Landlord Response:  Not my problem, lease says you pay everything.Roof leak:  Tenant says your responsible.   

Is the roof leaking to a point where its life is over and a new roof needed?  

Most utility water meters have a small red or black dial on the face of them that is a leak detector.

Driving for dollars can be an effective strategy the costs (gas, time, energy, materials) have to be added to the deal analysis. 

If your job doesn't pay a lot and all of that goes to rent, gas and groceries, it might not be possible.How much you will be qualified to borrow depends on how much you earn, so if your job pays less, you will be able to borrow less. 

@Jon HaneyWhat is the heating source, gas, electric ?

Just this week I saw a property with a leaking underground storage tank.

Is it going to be a gas station?  

Purchase price: $163,400 Cash invested: $25,000 Sale price: $240,000A buy&flip project on a Single Family House10K - Flooring, Trims and baseboards8K - Interior Painting3k - Updated water heater, and gas permit2k - Other minor fix, ceiling fan, windows, light bulb, new fridge, and more2k - Holding cost, HOA, and other related utility feesTotal cost of repair - $25k

Things like leaking pipe under sink, downspout that needs securing, sewer vent pipe out to the attic, missing smoke detectors in a unit, loose material, etc. are all very easy fixes that we would be happy to make for you.