In fact, I'd be surprised if the bank even knew that you were entering the property; it's normally the job of the listing agent to grant you access, though your agent should be able to do so as well.

You'd be surprised how urban the area can be and still qualify for a USDA loan.Here is a map from the website for PA showing the eligible areas.http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/eligibilityAction.do?

(I was surprised to see that they are not asking for anything at the time of the offer itself.)3.

Based on my phone call struggles,  I was pleasantly surprised.

Richard, thats sorta the answer I was looking for.I must say I am surprised by the responses here. people seem to be drawing alot of conclusions.3 days ago, as I was getting off work, one of my tenants called and said they didnt have heat.

I wouldn't be surprised to find myself investing there in the future.  

You'd be surprised at the number of calls you get from neighbors and people driving by looking to get information on the property, but that can ultimately turn into an opportunity for you.That said, don't put out a for sale sign until the project is complete.

Here's the breakdown:Purchased with cash: $167,000Title closing fees: $2,107Misc expenses (paint, cleaning, repairs): ~$2,000Credit to my condo account from association rent: ~$1500 (This was an amazing surprise)Monthly interest: $166.67 (Nice perk of a family investor!)

It's quite surprising some of them. 

@Brandon Ingegneri Not surprising.