It's cheaper to sit vacant than it is to let a bad renter in and deal with the problems they create.Hi Nathan,Yes, I had it professionally cleaned and got professional photos.

Hey @Barry Taggart from my professional experience pushing a close isn't a big red flag-- especially if it is a good deal.

That's all you can do given your experience. $80k in equity isn't much in the grand scheme of things.

If they want to run a daycare, give massages, or do photo shoots in the back yard, then I will not allow it.If he is using it as a mailing address or for a Google business page, I wouldn't care.

Keep in mind that about 40% of the population rents.I agree with you that buying a run-down property requires experience, the biggest concern is that you don't get enough discount for the condition.

I manage around 400 rentals with 14 years of experience and have never been sued once.

As I’ve just had a very bad experience with a contractor, is there a contractor contract template that someone would be willing to share? 

Whether the question is “normal” or “worthy” is more of a political/religious question.

She updates my books twice a month.Try to find one who has real estate experience.

I am curious if there is anyone with experience in owning real estate in another country being a US working citizen and have some tips on how taxes operate if I were to list that property on Airbnb in a foreign country and so on (any other tips you can offer towards this)...