So…. my strategy was to bid up to 25K (because no-body will be looking to buy in “Podunk” where I live), use the balance of my cash for repairs (NO MY POCKETS AREN’T DEEP) and hope and pray there was nothing nasty or structural going on.

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:(It doesn't sound like the government consulted with you before making the O Zone program;) The NCDOC says: "The NC Opportunity Zones Program is designed to encourage job creation, economic activity, housing and other community investments throughout North Carolina." 

Is there anyone in accounting that can clarify for me. 1) do I receive capital gains deferal if I purchase the lots now and build houses. 2) do I let my accountant know that I own lots in o zones that need to be mentioned in it's paperwork so that I can achieve certain status during my filing 3) would I need to do these things only during the sale of these three large lots in the Bronx?

Then, I read the thread about the bloody body and eyeballs at an apartment building.  

The saying goes, if your mind can conceive it, then the body can achieve it.If anyone has any questions about anything, please reach out to me.

Get a carfax and take it to a AAA auto body place and have them do their 100+ point inspection to find out if they are hiding any issues and what costs may arise with the car. 

We are a Great Lakes State, surrounded by the biggest fresh water bodies of water on earth...and a hearty population, we will be OK!

Also, on the envelope, use a real stamp and do not seal the envelope, but rather just tuck the lip into the body.

Moderator: If it's ok, I'll post links to the REIA's in the body of the post.