Keep it straightforward at first, but know that experience is the best teacher—mistakes are part of the process and will help you learn.For ARV (After Repair Value), start by running comps (comparable sales) on recently sold properties in the area that are similar in size, style, and condition to your planned rehab.

Long story short, I am in a bad financial condition as of recently.

Next step"If you could sell today, what would you like to get for your property, considering no closing cost, no realtor fees, and as-is condition? 

The contract says - RESIDENT agrees to keep the premises and all items in good order and good condition and to immediately pay for costs to repair and/or replace any portion of the above damaged by RESIDENT.3.

Unless there is an infestation caused by the condition of the home, this is a tenant responsibility just like swatting a fly.

That alone could ruin the outlook for you, so just make real sure of the physical condition of the property.

The designation means no one can live in them.The vacant dilapidated house at 915 Dauphin Street meanwhile was listed as having a market value of $200,000 in a February 2020 RAD document, about three years after the DDH Fund paid $27,000 for that property when images on the Atlas property data website show it was in better condition. 

The percentage needed to be saved will be dependent upon the property, the condition it’s in, and the overall general vacancy rate of the surrounding area.

It can be tough to make money with high leverage, especially if market conditions change.

I paid cash-for-keys to get her out; she was supposed to leave the property in "broom clean" condition at the walk-through.