The VA worked for me cause I didn't have to come to the table with $70K.But if you dont have a VA, an FHA would work.

In fact, I'm amazed at how cheap water and labor are here.You are telling me that increases in expenses, asset values or interest rates make rents rise.

The garbage hasn't been picked up in forever and the water has been shut off for weeks.

Free glasses of water and bathroom use, at most restaurants, is a courtesy provided to current or (recognized) past customers, but not necessarily everyone asserting that they maybe will be a customer someday in the future.

Resulting in a decent amount of water damage in the basement. 

This would be in a flood zone that is considered low to moderate (X flood zone)  https://www.sacbee.com/news/state/california/water-and-drought/article170234577.html https://www.sacbee.com/news/state/california/water-and-drought/article170268322.htmlYOUR FLOOD NERd

I was called over to a property today due to a report of low water pressure and a leaky pipe.

Hi Fellow BP members,Has anyone had success investing in real estate that allotted for the private ownership of a pond/ body of water?

When blood is in the water financing his MUCH harder to come by.

If the seller likes my price, we sit down at the kitchen table, go over the agreement so the seller understands what they are signing (and I always tell them (plus its on the agreement) that if they do not understand they should seek legal advice).