Found out that everything the way it has played out and the details I have dug up on the tenant this is part of a an elaborate scam and includes a circle of people involved.

The City of Montgomery is the Capital of Alabama with a robust economic environment that has produced multiple awards of excellence at the Chamber of Commerce level.

@Luca Perinuzzi   Did you end up getting your license? 

Many thanks for any insights & guidance.TimThe only up front fees you should have are an appraisal and credit report.

I recently obtained my HI real estate license to access the MLS and assist with my personal house-hunting needs.Does anyone know of a more boutique brokerage on Maui where I can hang my license with minimal overhead and without the requirement of going through a mentorship program?

Historically it was used as an office for the previous building owner. 

Quote from @Arun Maheshwari: Hi,Does the bank owned foreclosure property allows to put Inspection contingency for big issues like plumbing, eletricity etc.ThanksIf it is bank owned and the foreclosure has taken place - possibly but they would make you responsible to turn on power and water and turn it back off.

Purchase price: $326,000 Cash invested: $19,900 Sale price: $460,000 Basement was already set up as another unit, so I bought furniture and converted it to an Airbnb while living upstairs.

The DFW area is a great place to invest.

     Firstly, this post is for anyone and everyone who hasn't had the opportunity to properly introduce themselves in the BP community.