Sounds great and all but I’m Just uncertain!

I'll share some of my insights since we have similar stories.We have an unusual circumstance in which we've spent the last year and a half traveling the country full-time living out one of our dreams.But we are ready to settle ourselves now.

I've met their parents nothing unusual.

Get signed up with a credit check company and if you are uncertain about a applicant post their general info on here and you will get opinions.Basicly you tell agents you expect full disclosure or they can piss off, Best to not use real estate agents at all.

This is unusual and the purchase price was well below the market price for property in similar condition (total gut).

The questions are fairly involved (were the buyer & seller connected by a business/personal relationship, were there unusual circumstances surrounding the sale, did the transaction involve anyone providing assistance to the seller/agent/other etc. 1.)

Because of this inherent difference, I am uncertain how accurate my analysis can be using months inventory and DOM. 

I know that at the right price there are examples of deals working in any area, but with the current economic situation and an uncertain near future, I would avoid investing in a D area right now, especially if you're an out of state investor.  

You’ll understand this the first time you sell a property and have to bring a check to the closing table.4) Similarly, don’t ask a lender to loan on a substandard deal or outside of their criteria because you’re either having a hard time finding properties or you want to take an unusual risk.5) Unless you’re just asking for some friendly advice or info, don’t present deals you do not have under contract.

Gong from a 2 to a 3 family is seen as unusual and appears that I am trying to be an investor and not put down any money.”