@Michael Plante Actually what happened after I got the contract signed I started checking into this guys references and calling people he said he did business with.

I continue to be impressed with the improvements taking place in Salem - from the new train station, power plant, and all of the restaurants and bars. 

@Michael Plante I don't think a person should break even either, but that's not a bad result for a first-timer.

@Michael Plante have both touched on the thing you may not be aware of,Every REO that I've purchased during the OO period will have the following requirements as a part of the sales package regardless of how you pay for the property, cash or financing.1) You will be required to sign a sworn affidavit stating you will be using the property as your primary residence. 2) You will have to sign the affidavit stating you agree to be moved into the property within 60 days of the closing settlement date.3) You will sign stating you will not sell or rent the property before the one year point from the settlement date.At the bottom of the affidavit it states if you violate any the aforementioned things you're committing mortgage fraud and will be federally prosecuted if it is determined you violated these terms.

I was his carpenter and landscaper so mainly dealt with anything that had wood involved and plants (including design).

Grounds maintenance: How much money, should you commit to grounds maintenance, landscaping, trees, bushes, plants, flowers, etc?

I think as people come here to rent, and plant roots, meet somebody, get married, start a family, they'll eventually become homeowners," Galbraith said.The more people brought in by low rent prices, the more potential homeowners, the more potential growth the city will see.

A barbecue, lawn furniture, and small plants are the only acceptable items.

We'll be doing long distance BRRRRing of SFH to start off but plant to scale up to Multi Family by Year 3.

Purchase price: $509,500 Cash invested: $61,500 Sale price: $1,081,500 Purchased in 11/2020 a cattle farm and barn in Central Kentucky with over a mile of minimally trafficked, state highway frontage and close access to I-75 and Toyota Mfg plant down the highway in nearby Georgetown.