I don't think these things would be deal killer for me.

Deferred maintenance can be an absolute deal killer when it comes to buying properties that have been rentals with one owner for a while.

For example, my buddy calls me the other day and asks me if I want a brick ranch in a killer area for 35 cash!

I'm in Illinois and I have a couple of properties in southern cook county so I understand the comment above from JP about the property taxes (tax assessed value of 135 but taxes are over 5k - just killer).I still say you should look to multifamily with the amount of money you have.

If you have a $500 HOA lien and $2,300 in penalties that you paid off to own a property free and clear, even in Vegas that probably constitutes a killer deal.

I know of this killer DIY guide online, it will walk you through the termite identification, assessment and elimination process. here's the link:[REMOVED]

The depreciation wasn't much at $18,750 (land at $6250) for 20 yrs and original purchase at 25k.It is the capital gains that is killer w/a sale price of 250k+ value of the divided lot.

the deal killer here is that the landlord pays for the heat.

.* Section 8 tenants will typically stay in your unit longer, and as we know, turnover is the ultimate profitability killer.* Finally, he said that he writes it up in the lease that the Sec 8 tenant must act as the liaison for all dealings with their case worker, etc., minimizing their administrative time spent.

Even if you can't find a lender in time, you're still getting a killer deal!