While living there, I've learned a few small tips about the house such as how to deal with the mice (we're in the city) and how to clear the back patio drain when it clogs (it looks bad but it's really not).

You start with a bad baseline, which creates a lot of upwards potential and a ton of work to do, which allows you to follow your own vision and do it right!

I am glad to be working for myself vs the big therapy companies who say they are all about patient care, yet require 90-97.5% productivity from us and expect us to provide quality patient care off the clock to achieve productivity standards. 

Is the house a rental and they're tired of dealing with bad tenants? 

Hey, you might not even see THIS post they're that bad. 

She lives out of town and has had bad luck with renters.

It's not a bad idea to flip a house that you don't live in, while you continue to rent.Another option would be to use "house hacking" - buy the house with a standard or FHA mortgage, live there while you make improvements, and sell ASAP after completion.

I will have to admit that i have thought back many times to before i was married and had 3 kids that if i could have done it again that would be what i would have done.Condos could be good could be bad... the thing you want to watch out for is the association and how often the increase the dues... they tend to cut into your profits.

@ Chris Unity programs aren't  that bad.

Hi Dorothea,We are a licensed General Contractor in the Atlanta area with over 20 years experience of building quality homes and completing several rehab projects in Atlanta and surrounding counties.I look forward to hearing from you soon.ThanksRobert