Tell the tenant that it sucks that the pipe broke, but you can't afford to fix it unless they pay you.I am sure I will get bashed for this advice, but take it with a grain of salt.

So now I take these inquiries with a grain of salt and don't put much thought into it anymore.

Hello,My name is Lync Jones and I am a newbie from Lehi, Utah.I currently work in Salt Lake City as a System Administrator.

Like any book or guru, you have to take what is said with a grain of salt.

@Jesse HyderI have worked hard to get out of the paycheck to paycheck scenario, that's why I am reluctant to go that direction.I am willing to live in the multifamily, but I am not so certain my wife is.I am also willing to move anywhere around the Salt Lake / Provo area.

From what I have read investment properties are like salt water aquariums(a passion of mine) "Nothing good happens fast," and Im ok with that.

Hey @Darren Nichols I am not sure, but @Trevor Thompson posted this recently http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86/topics/115052-local-events-to-learn-and-network---utah-salt-lake-and-utah-counties

I was merely pointing out a few of the countless scenarios the posters numbers and his purchase, which don't make a lot of sense.And, if someone is in a foreclosure situation (still in the process) and there is a death/probate, any probate attorney worth his salt would file on behalf of the estate, so that the property is not completely lost from the heirs, or the state/gov.

On cyberhomes.com it is listed as an estimate of 491K and the range goes from 442-560K The person said that all it needs is paint and sanding of the floors which I also take with a grain of salt...

They are loaded with salts/sugars/commercial whatnot that you should avoid.