Also for those who are active in the market how has the oil price crash impacted prices.

I am rehabbing a house that has a buried oil tank in the backyard. 

Especially since ND is so big for investors right now with the oil stuff going on.

(My Dad is in the oil business... opps).

The relative is living in it now and it is clean for what it is and bathrooms are falling apart since it is original , it needs complete gutting.Would you replace the oil heater with gas?

I suggest streamlining your process with him, right now, so you will function as a well-oiled, money making machine in the future.Good luck :)

For example, if there is a huge oil tank problem that comes out later that you haven't mentioned, it makes you look shady and then they think, what else is he hiding?

And verify the property tax bill by checking the tax assessor's website; because the MLS always has a disclaimer as to accuracy of nay numbers being given.My guess as to why it is still on the market: owner paid heat, due to only one central heating system - and if you find that the heating fuel is oil, you have another knock against this property.

@James Wise  Hahaha looks like an auto mechanic with car oil all over their hands used that couch as a rag

Also, Bakersfield has increased value year over year, and currently is diversifying its careers paths from oil and ag to transportation and logistics as well as our staples.