I looked at one where I feel comfortable bidding 59% of what HUD is asking due to the water damage in the basement (I couldnt see mold but I'm pretty sensitive to it and could definitely smell it -- was very strong and I suffered from some congestion for 2-3 hours after being in the basement)HUD has not disclosed the mold (unsure if the PM company missed it or their inspections were performed before the basement flooded -- guessing it only got 1-2" of water in it) however it was in the house long enough the humidity warped some of the flooring upstairs and warped the door going down to the basement -- however I did not see or smell any signs of mold upstairs so feel for the most part comfortable buying the house.Am I wasting my time submitting a bid 59% of what HUD is asking?  

Your payment will still be the same so if rental income suffers you still end up having to sell or take whatever other action. 2.

That seriously appears as if the tenant suffered from some sort of phobia or manic illness.

The idea that you are only being reimbursed or being made whole for damages is more applicable for pain and suffering in personal injury suits.   

Have you looked to purchase property with an existing ADU so someone else has suffered the initial negative equity and you purchase with buyer financing?

Quote from @Glen Friedman: Chicago, IL - 17043Newark, NJ - 16588 At least they're still working on recovering the funds for the Newark one and looks like investors won't be suffering a complete loss of principal. 

When rental demand dips they suffer with placing tenants or forced to play a game with who can charge the least in the area.  

Hello AllWe suffered fire damage about 2 weeks out from listing....less than 5 hours ago.

You will not suffer any issue of liability in reporting such issues, facts that are true, without slander.

I decided to keep adjusting independently and last year in April a large bank across the street from city hall in Chicago suffered a fire that ended up doing millions of dollars in property damage and I was asked to handle it.