While this property breaks the rules we've set for our analysis/purchase criteria, I wonder if it makes sense to build a relationship with an investor looking to offload a number of properties over the coming years (as we look to pick up more and more properties).  

But then again banks are not going to want to loan so it could be very difficult to sell.I think short term rental, and managing yourself would get you a lot closer to break even or even cashflow positive than long term rental.

I believe there are specialty made crews for this where the head breaks off, and I think you can install them right through carpet, but don't quote me on that.  

An attorney can help you make decision that may make or break your goals. 

It close to summer break and lots graduate students can't find a summer job.

Did not treat the property as well as your tenant and definitely didn't break anything but was the same rude level and the other tenants were not happy nor was I chilling.....always something.Time will tell if my new tenant is any good, but at least its calm here.

Somebody had to break the Chesapeake boards open, so I guess I could oblige.

Oregon and Washington have very strong anti equity skimming laws and what you can and cannot do with someone in foreclosure.Suggest you read those statutes before en barking on this path.that said people break the law EVERY day  doing this..

Can somebody please break down the meaning of getting paid when we buy? 

At that point, we determine a break even point by adding "fluff" to the expenses (making them higher than stated) and reducing the rent rates / increasing vacancy to see if the deal truly works.