I got an application from a nice young woman with a Section 8 voucher.

@Joel Knutson I'm not the most experienced as I just embarked on real estate, but from watching the market here and from buying my own residence, I know how competitive it is in the 200-250k SFH market.

It is the owner of record - the same woman who lists the address where I sent the letters as her residence address.

I have a business partner who will contribute passion and knowledge of the process, but no finances, so we'd love to find another investor looking to work together, (especially another woman as we've kind of conceptualized this as a women's investment vehicle) to supplement the cash I'll have for the deal.

You need a divorce decree as well, should be able to get it from the county it was filed in.This sounds to me like this woman has no stake in the sale of the property unless the divorce decree gives her ownership.

Actually, I still want to learn more about LO's but for now I'm reminded that the man (or woman) who chases 2 rabbits catches none (Confucious???

@Karen Margrave- thanks Karen for sharing - great to get a woman's perspective as well.

I generally do not, but did on one occasion when the woman had 3 large dogs.

If you ever find yourself in a position to learn from or interact with this powerful woman do it!

So it's durable and easily repaired.However, before you embark on your repairs, seek out the advice of a contractor who has lots of experience rehabbing homes.