@Albert Johnson  the fridge stays where it is. 

I sort of like the 10 scale, people who give 4s for a less than perfect stay can now leave a 9 :)

Read Beginner’s Guide to help you get started: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingBest of luck on your REI journey.

Are you willing to learn the law and stay current on changes?

With that kind of acquisition strategy, it might benefit to utilized a delayed purchase because most lenders struggle to underwrite deals in the span it takes for the auction to close.If you do it delayed, you can stay mostly liquid, then follow up the purchase with essentially a cash out refinance of the purchase price with rehab funds being put into an escrow account as well.Would be happy to explain further, but my clients that operate that way tend to prefer that method to keep getting their cash tied up too much.

[January 11th, 2024 UPDATE]While we want to invest and get our home in Japan, the biggest reason we are hesitating on this isn't due to the cost, but more-so the ability to stay in Japan.

I work remote mostly, and plan to stay that way. 

https://www.phila.gov/media/20220909084529/ZONING-QUICK-GUID...

Is looks like they typically stay on the market quite a while.

Miami and Broward have some of the stricter building codes and the 40-year and 50-year certifications are definitely a good way to make sure the buildings stay in shape.