it USED to be notorious for drug dealing but now things have been 'cleaned up' since the arrival of the newly built police department a block away.needless to say...the neighborhood doesnt look 'pretty' because no one has taken the time to reinvest back into it. in steps ME and a big dream of revitalizing it but i guess not everyone is on my flight path ;)btw...do YOU want to pick up a duplex that has passed Section 8 and city inspections??

http://imageshack.us/f/692/comps122.jpg/It's a fixer upper house, it has had some improvements, but it's not the prettiest house on the block, but it is located in a good neighborhood.I need to know what I do ASAP.. before I put the deal under contract..

Estate sale with no outstanding taxes or assessments that I can find.Exterior: Brick in above average conditionRoof needs tear off and reshingleNew gutters/downspoutsFront steps (limestone block) need redo9 windows need replacement-average size is 28x42Garage needs new doorsInterior:Needs new kitchen-everythingBathroom needs updatingRefinish hardwood floors-in good shape overallNew interior doorsNew paint throughoutUpdate interior hardware, fixtures, etcBasement:Damp-due to poor/nonexistent gutters/downspoutsClean/paintInstall washer/dryer hookupsMechanicals:New HVAC needed but duct work looks soundNew water heater neededReplumb, all galvanized-pretty straightforward plumbing jobElectric was upgraded to 100 amp breaker service approx. 20 years ago.

After many years, the second owner started to build a house and blocked off the path.

Yes, it is all more expensive.There are more considerations than just liability protection when considering LLC's or not - you should speak to both your attorney, and your tax preparer (Not H&R Block).I still have one property in my own name that I acquired before I started buying in LLC's.

Joel Block

Why do all your pictures says 6/6- makes me think you've had the house sitting for 2 1/2 months and noone wants it.9th picture- remove that picture with the flower- again table is blocking the door- add cookbook where the flower picture is- and can I say I really dislike those towels but if needed can you put them together for me.10th picture- hmm get back to you on that one.11th picture- may not be so bad- picture is dark and stuff is too close to walkway.I think I'll stop now- to me the house looks like someone has lived in it- not like its a renovated staged house- more like hey someone has lived here.

Actually, it's JUST the two blocks with a bunch of 4 and 2 plexes... go 2 blocks into the neighborhood, and it's a very nice, upcoming area with home prices in the mid-$200s.

For example, do you prefer block over frame?

Which trim to use, 45s or blocks really depends on the style of the house.