You can also see a fence in the long shot, we would like that raised as well to offer more privacy.We are looking for some DFW contractors to take a closer look and give us a bid.

I see what's popular and find an affordable version in a decent quality. 

I think this is my best shot at keeping the cash flowing while having the best odds of appreciating. 

They will be able to help you write an offer that is going to have a shot at being accepted by the bank, and they will also be able to explain all the hoops you will need to jump through in order to successfully close on an REO sale. 

I have not purchased a fire damaged property before and would like some advice if it's a decent deal.

But that isn't to say that their flu shots make them completely immune.

All that aside, go with your gut: if you think they're genuine, decent people, roll the dice on the hundred bucks (or however much they're trying to hit you for.)

I have had many investors come to me saying they would like to buy a cash flow property at $500,000 and I suggest to them that it won't work but if they want to buy two at $250,000, they will have decent cash flow. 

Being on the investor side of syndication would be a great way to start for anyone who lives in a hot market and can't exactly pick up and move to start full time in RE, heck just reading an executive summery that was put together by a half way decent RE syndicator is excellent education in and of itself!  

I know a decent amount about SEO and what it takes to get ranked.