I pay all utilities and are reimbursed each month.House is completely paid off!

I’d probably try to pay asap before late fees pile up and they foreclose on the property.

It has a sunset clause maximum of 5 years with no penalty to pay it off early.

It has a sunset clause maximum of 5 years with no penalty to pay it off early.

And mark these mother-truckers up, they are paying for the convenience... providing you aren't somehow preventing them from buying the stuff themselves beforehand (the way movie theaters do), it's not at all immoral. 

If a buyer is short on cash to close but meets all of the other requirements, a seller can contribute a % of the purchase price toward paying these costs for the buyer in order to make the deal go through.

The rate difference between FHA and Conventional is actually over 1% right now for Multi family propertiesCurrently the rate offered is 6.75% and 193/m in PMI (private mortgage insurance)That makes the payment with taxes and insurance roughly:$3453/monthTaxes were $3820, and insurance is $1800/yrCurrently this building can rent each 2 bed unit for up to $1800/m with tenants paying all utilities.All in cost to close is: $71,414.64If you rent both units for $1800/m you can expect gross cash flow of $147/mThis is the reality of buying a turn key duplex in the area using todays rates and prices.I want to stress, that this is actually considered a great property and deal in todays market for the areaYes, prices are high, and so area rates...My goal is to show what is actually going on.

Winner bidders pay the taxes each year unless and until there is a redemption. 

The government for my tenant is paying the full rent amount due to low income.

Pay the taxes.