Which ever way you go there are many properties in PA that are delinquent in taxes and can be purchased for as they say, pennies on the dollar or a very little amount comparatively. 

Whichever is best for you.Ø You make no repairsI will buy AS-IS and you do not need to fix anything.

I typically go back at least 40 years or 3 transfers, which ever is longer.

I might probably do something like $3,000 or 1% of the purchase price, whichever is greater. 

My contract states that my tenants will send me only money order/cashier's check or wire transfer to my PO Box/Checking account whichever is more convenient for them.  

Many plans do offer this option, but the loan is limited to $50,000 or 50% of the balance in the 401k, whichever is less.

If you owned the home for at least 24 months (2 years) during the last 5 years leading up to the date of sale (date of the closing), you meet the ownership requirement.If you received Form 1099-S, Proceeds From Real Estate Transactions, the date of sale appears in box 1 of Form 1099-S.If you did not receive Form 1099-S, the date of sale is either the date the title transferred or the date the economic burdens and benefits of ownership shifted to the buyer, whichever date is earlier.

Lend only in first position.Limit yourselves to 70% of ARV using an appraisal done by an appraiser of your choice, paid for by the borrower.Secure the loan with a mortgage or deed of trust, whichever is used in your state.Have an attorney prepare the documents. 

Concessions can not be applied toward the down payment.HUD detertimines the maximum concessions, currently at 6% of the appraised value or sale price, whichever is less.

I am a real estate property locator, or bird dog, whichever you like to call it!