It has an open sewer permit and the township requires the septic to be 'closed or abandoned' since it is now hooked up to a public sewer line.My question is: since the township can condemn a home after it becomes owner-owned, is it worth investing in?

You may want to refer to IRS Publication 550 for specific details. 

I hope you're taking care of your health and I wish you the best of luck!

Another avenue is to search in public records section of county clerk website.

They seem to think prices of properties will start to drop.So if you can rest (3 jobs at break neck speed can cost you health wise) plus you want to live to see the fruits of your labor and start looking around in 12 months you might be in better shape to make serious moves.Just a thought.Good luck in your investing!

When the general public like you doubts the market rally, it usually means stocks will keep going up.When the general public thinks its a good time to buy stocks, it usually means a major market correction.

On the other hand, court cases use precedent, are public, and can be appealed. 

All of the records researched in a title search are public record and available for you to research and review.  

And Krystal please remember and not to scare you away when your doing your research remember that probate is a public process - loss of privacy -exposure to predators from the PR's point of view.

In the end we're hoping to have a 4bd, 2ba with a small yard and parking for 4 cars in a very desirable area near a college and public transportation.