I have a couple of buyers whose spending criteria is the in the range you mentioned.

My name is Marcella, Ella for short.  I am new to real estate investing. Happened on this site which is awesome. Excited!

@Andy Cross Union bank is more conservative and they like to see conventional applications, you have to show proof to everything unlike Chase bank & other big banks where you can set up your account with a couple of documents and signatures..

I've taken a couple swings at the sheriff's sales, but every property I've shortlisted has redeemed or settled prior to auction. 

He then calls me back a couple hours later and again states, "let's leave the lawyers out of this, raise the purchase price, take less comission, etc, etc."

Here are the detailsOwner purchased the property 20 years ago for 200k & then renovated it couple of years ago and spent 400k-450k.

When I attend a meeting, which will be within the next couple weeks, I will share on BP.

Property TWO:Market Value $210,000Owe $130,000Mortgage is 30yr fixed 3.75% $880/monthBought this with 5% down PMI falls off next year savings of $80/monthRent is $975/month 3 year contract Rent is really saturated in this area and I found an elderly couple and this property is across the street from the sons house how basically does 100% of the maintenance on the property.Should I sell it, keep it thoughts?

I would NEVER put a brand new stainless steel stove in my basement apartment, even though I could jump through some permits hoops and magically make it legal.

There were couple things I would do different on my next acquisitions.