It is pretty difficult to find a deal that works given current conditions and how conservative I am, but after two years of searching I was able to do it. 

The house will need to meet all the stricter structure condition requirements that go along with an FHA loan once the rehab is complete. 

A property of any kind that is in poor condition is a sign that the owner is disinterested, not engaged in the market and possibly willing to get rid of the property if you can come up with an attractive way to eliminate their problems. 

What's a good price per unit to set aside assuming everything's in good condition when you buy it and you can do the repairs yourself? 

Hi.I'm international investor in milwaukee.I found an interesting property and the seller sell it in as is condition and gives me a warranty deed. 

He lied and said it’s perfectly fine, even having his roofer on the phone to say it’s in perfect condition.

It is a CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATION to even ATTEMPT to ask for paperwork, attempt to get any deposit or require ANY documentation to confirm the validity of any training or medical condition of the possible tenant. 

But you have to determine if the number they want is more than what the house is worth in its current condition.

But you can go before the City Council and request conditional zoning.— If you don't plan to rent the entire dwelling unit: It may qualify as a "homestay."

Crime rate and condition of the neighborhoods as well as condition of the houses for $2500 steer us away from most parts of downtown.