Regionality and competition greatly factors into the cost structure.

However right now it is VERY competitive in the tax lien market so it is going to be very hard to find something good.

Over the years, I’ve seen how a tight knit community sometimes means less competition and more welcoming neighbors.

That applies to replacement cost only and only if more $ is needed to restore the home to a pre-loss condition than what is available under coverage A.

Show up its a disaster of the human condition (  disabled kids smell of urine etc) how am I going to evict them.

So, I hope you have a speed dialer and a large cup of coffee.If you want low, competitive rates, fast closings and great service, work with a broker. 

There are multiple properties they own in the same condition now.

Also, Dubai offers very good living conditions for expats.

On the plus side the rare times a Section 8 tenant moves the unit is in rent ready condition because it hasn't been ignored as occupied for 6-10 years.

Congratulationswhat you’ve found that both the INVESTMENT side of real estate, and theBUSINESS side are very competitive; therefore profit margins are compressed, so those “home runs” people like to bragg about are actually quite rare.