2) If the seller has a lot of equity, I would structure my offer so that the seller receives some of that as cash for moving/relocating expenses, etc.  

The new casino you speak of is going up in Everett not Medford.The best time to buy was a few years ago before the casino received their building permit but there a couple of deals that pop up every now and then.

We've had 2 hydrastatic tests done and both have come up excellent, so it's not a leak under the house.

I have been in the process of setting up my own business to do transactions under, and have been spending any of my free time reading books about real estate, setting up excel sheets, and getting to know my local neighborhoods better. 

I will reach out when I receive it! 

The closing costs seem high, but this is the first estimate I have received back.

They were either too expensive or located in a challenging neighborhood.Then last week I received an email from an investor selling an apartment complex.

I'm set to receive the rent rolls and lease agreements. 

Max rent could be $1325.House was briefly listed in January, but pulled after they received a foundation bid stating entire house is off, max of 5 inches and would require 26 total piers costing $8500, not including fixing the cracks and probably plumbing that would more than likely break..  

Best, Andrew Excellent post for anybody starting out Andrew.