If you are simply buying for a lifestyle investment, then you have much more leeway in what/where you might consider buying.

Zach called me and told me they were changing my loan because they were going to consider my loan a “new construction” as oppose to an existing structure rehab or even complex rehab (considerations I’ve experience with other lenders).

Most likely trying to find a sucker to buy this and take over the costly legal battle they are entailed in.So next time someone is like "yeah just get a deed in lieu at closing", think twice about that.Actually, I use the deed in lieu.  

I am new to real estate investing and BP, and I am excited to learn more about this space!

Excited to learn and get insight on investing in a new market.

I'm not new to REI and I've been talking about getting my first property for several years now.

Quote from @Jimmy Chao: I am weighing some options to help my younger brother buying his first primary with a fixer.

Investment Info:Townhouse buy & hold investment.

The top unit and rest of the townhouse is completely unliveable without renovation, the only liveable spaces are the two studio apartments that the tenants live in.

A downtown commercial building for $525k that could be your new office.