For me, it keeps me pumped about a project. 4. 

The heat pump works fine but is at least 20 if not 25 years old, the house also has some big trees too close to the house where big branch's have already fallen off the tree and have done damage to the roof in the past (I can tell by the patched shingles). 

The problem exists now that there are no gutters, and water just puddles around the foundation of the house.

This home is over 3 years in arrears, and it's over $100K under water....don't think it's a candidate for this idea.  

In 2 hours I had her on board to subdivide the property providing moderate income homes and handicap accessible units with a park and water feature for the little children to play!

The property was built in 1999, but the seller has said they have completed remodeling each unit, some newer water heaters & appliances have been replaced, believes the roof is original along with other systems.  

It had a ton of water damage.  

My research shows I can expect 30-35weeks a year in a 2/2 water front 1/2 duplex.  

I went to the town hall and there are no tax, water, or other leans on the house with the town.

Knowing if the property is under water with the mortgage will give you an idea who potential bidders will be.