As far as foreclosures are concerned, my market has slowed down.

There are several reasons for foundations issues and the issues I would be most concerned with in most cases would reveal themselves in newly constructed buildings.

I am not talented in his areas of expertise.William, I have found that many but not not ALL RE agents hate investors operating on the premise that the investor is signing documents as a principal and assigning or selling their interests.Bill Gulley states why RE Brokers are concerned, especially for Errors and Omissions issues.

Please be advised that I am a real estate investor that intends to enter into the agreements contemplated for the purpose of investing in real estate as a going business concern.

Barring that, you should be able to get the local authorities to compell the uncooperative homeowner to work with you, as it is definitely a health concern for the neighborhood.

any problems/concerns/things i should know with this strategy?

Rentals are a different story and washability is a greater concern.

These are decently profitable rentals and I have a concern that the city would look to increase property taxes I am looking to reduce based on rental income.

Assuming things go well, after a few years he and I will partner on deals and delegate the management of the project (a solid plan as far as I'm concerned until I learn my market, am able to consistently find deals, and finance them on my own, wouldn't you say so?)

It has 9 spaces and NO on street parking (just no room for it) Code would require at least 12-13, but the bigger concern is as we upgrade clientelle, they are much more likely to have 2 cars and this section of the road is already over crowded which doesn't help the curb appeal of the property.A possible solution is a vacant lot directly behind the subject property owned by a local business.