But even when I quit my job today my Boss told me she was so excited for me because when I talk about real estate my eyes light up and I get very excited.  

I am saying be skeptical, but bring the facts to light and let's see if this might be a legit deal.

I definitely would have involved a lawyer (as is always recommended) so I don't think I would have gone through with it, but it is nice to know that there are people out there to warn me before doing something stupid and have the whole deal trashed.It appears that investment loans will probably have a higher interest rate than what I anticipated and I will check with the mortgage broker I have been in contact with but I'm guessing that the loan I was thinking of may be for primary residences only and it might not be possible to remove the OOC.That being said, it would not be a huge thing to move across the wall into the other property and rent out our current residence.

If they ask me to replace a light fixture, because they don't like it, then my answer is they can replace it themselves (with my approval).

I would love to have a "cheat sheet" of what all of the various deeds and other lien language mean.Any other courthouse bidding tips or warnings?

I'm from Minneapolis and I recently purchased a duplex in South minneapolis in the Longfellow neighbor which is conveniently located by the light rail and near the historic Minnehaha Falls desirable area.

polybutelene pipes from the 70s to 90s deteriorate from chlorinated water and sometimes break without warning.....so It sounds like they're in the walls.

My hot buttons to draw attention away would be crown, fireplace with limestone, fancy light fixtures, upgraded cabinet doors with 30" uppers, stained concrete or laminate floors and stainless appliances and brushed nickel everywhere and two tone paint.

Given the choice, I would probably invest $100 on a Detroit home vs $20k on an Overtown property.Can anyone reading this share some positive light on owning property in Overtown?

I am interested in plumbing fixtures, appliances, lighting fixtures, cabinet hardware, etc.