You will regret buying anything, and lose a lot of money within 5 years, unless the government miraculously becomes better.

Unless you have the unicorn block basement that miraculously does not leak through the cracks, you have water in those cores whether it's noticeable from the inside or not (it's what it does).

hi allthanks for everything, we decided to put an offer. it's a long shot.most likely going to be rejected, but this can't be an emotional buy for me.if this doesn't work out, I'm going to focus my attention on other opportunities in my area.If it miraculously works out, I will post details... but I highly doubt.Thanks a bunch

Miraculously she finally contacted me. 

I've had several times when I reminded the tenant of the lock-out fee and they miraculously found a key!  

I would check credit scores and criminal background check all these tenants they managed to miraculously add.

Running the numbers even if I miraculously got one of these houses for 20% below market value for say $130...the numbers still don't add up to a good positive cash flow.

They can miraculously be "lost" "eaten by the dog" or "stolen by aliens" who never seem to take them back to their space ship but only as far as the nearest pawn shop.

Miraculously find a comp or two that almost supports the asking price6.

I am almost certain the answer is yes.This document was also not provided to me as of yet, but miraculously my last several transactions (with other lenders) I had the appraisal in hand before escrow closed.