House needs some Interior Cosmetic Work, Wood Fence Repairs and some Plumbing Work.I want to turn and run, but I recently heard where there is a Problem, there is Opportunity.I thought this might be an interesting Case Study.Thanks for the Ideas.If they owe $180k on a $210k property and its a year+ behind then they probably owe taxes and other bills as well.

First house, we are living in it while flipping.

Perhaps you have coverage for the replacement value BUT the insurance company when calculating the replacement property uses modern building materials like drywall but your original house had plaster which is much more expensive.

As long as the husband continues to pay rent for a couple more months, I will let the ex off the lease. 

Many successful investors started small, such as with house hacking or buying affordable properties to rent out.

I have a 5 bedroom 2 bathroom house.

During a recent conversation, the following question came up:------------------------------------------------------------------------"The question is:You buy a 'new build' house.

Consider starting small with house hacking a duplex or triplex, and use tools like the BiggerPockets Rental Property Calculator to analyze deals.Good luck!

I'm sure the BP community would love to be continually updated as well on your progress.

So we are familiar with the north GA, western NC area.My wife's aunt and uncle are selling their house in Franklin, NC.