I could really use your help here.My name is Ed and I joined as a Pro member this year to push my real estate education into high gear prior to making my first investment purchase. 

My education is telling me that she is most likely a hoarder, terrible housekeeper, or there is significant deferred maintenance and  possibly more that the seller is hesitant to disclose.   

Does anyone have any fancy ideas, wisdom, or conversation that will educate me going forward.

HRLA is an all volunteer run landlord club dedicated to buy and hold education and best practice sharing.

She called me today asking why I made repairs on the home before her lease is up.

@Shay Rosner The best way to learn is to get educated in the industry.

I just spoke to a VA lender today about this.

Rant mode is on- but this should prove entertaining and educational so bear with me.I made the mistake yesterday of using the little "contact agent" form on Zillow. 

The advertisements in question in this investigation include such language as "no children" or "no Section 8," in blatant violation of the law.The settlements, filed today in Suffolk Superior Court, collectively require the property owners and real estate agents to pay the Commonwealth $18,250, ($8,750 of which is suspended pending compliance with the agreements), attend trainings on state and federal fair housing laws, remove lead paint hazards from the rental units, and prohibit the defendants from placing discriminatory advertisements or otherwise discriminating against any person who seeks or applies for housing because they are a member of a protected class.

Its a little dated but the info is still relevant today.