The law and contracts you sign will give you some recourse and protection, but only as much as the other guy has to lose.

/Appraisal/Cash to Close$0 Repairs$73,000 Equity (compared to appraised value)$100,000 Equity (compared to market value)No agents involved in the transaction.Contract from excuted signed to closing 30 days What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I also have a contract already, will I need to get my contract reviewed by my attorney before getting them signed?

As a part of our construction, we had several inspections and they signed off that we have complied with all laws required for single family residences  - the extra kitchen does not have an additional heating source (stove), all spaces are connected on the interior, and we have a single electric & water meter. 

I got the boundary survey when I was signing the documents and boom... the concrete slab on the side of the house in into the neighbors property.

These were all safety related work issues that were approved by the PM company and under the repair allowance in the agreement (I signed this account...). 

I would probably select a single basin for myself, but what has the broadest appeal to potential buyers and renters?

Just purchasing my first rental, signed contracts today.

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Commercial property in TX, Looking to do a straight option with a purchase date no longer than 4 years from the signing.