Assuming there would be no physical damage (burns in carpet, etc.) there is still the smell of smoke in the unit which can obviously deter any future renters.

There was another partly burned down with a listed price of $250,000, we offered 220 (with contingencies) and the bank said they will let it go for 150 cash or hard money.

Interestingly enough, she had 0 respect for the apartment, as there were cigarette burns in the carpets, walls, etc, dirty laundry was everywhere and the place was an all-out wreck.

They even have a mobile app that you can use to pay at the register with your online gift card.

So unless you buy move-in ready houses prepare to work VERY hard, even if you have a lot of cash to burn the growing pains of time management, contractors,buying materials, getting out of the office to make a some quick calls, taking some days off, you can kiss your social life goodbye, so stress/hassle?

(photos go directly from the mobile app) For example, I want to be notified of when you sell your house (mostly because I am curious, and also hoping that you get a good deal), so I hit the heart button and they will message me when it gets pending and sold.I also use the price estimation a lot, since they adjust for some things (like bedrooms and bathrooms and sq footage), so for a quick "not really critical" comp, I use them.

If your bank has a pay by email or mobile service, you can use that.  

I am interested in investing in Mobile also.  

These guys took it down with a hammer and then told me they'd burn it back at their place.

I only had damages once, a burned carpet, the parent was a doctor and he simply said let me know how much and I'll send you a check, which he did, no questions asked.