@Justin Jaeger,Speaking as a single, former professional person with no children, a property like that might be good for someone who works days and doesn't care about the school across the street, but doesn't have the family / pet issues the other posters have mentioned.

Purchase Price: 170,000After repair Value:260,000repair cost: 10,000rental income: Front unit 3b 2b = $1400 back unit (studio) $500 = $1900 The seller owes $75000 in taxes is 85 years old and her children are a demon spawn.

For the # of children, you are advertising a 5 bedroom house!  

Why would you be willing to work to make more income and not want to share that with your children.

Appliances that require a ground should not be used with 2-slot receptacles**The home is part of an estate sale and the children just want to get rid of it...the price and the area are the main reasons I'm seeking it.

(Not in order)1) Check and Replace Smoke Alarms every 6 months2) No 100 Watt Light Blubs allowed3) No Daisy Chain of surge protectors, max of 6 items per wall outlet which has usually has two.4) Keep candles in a sturdy holder on a level surface, away from combustible materials and out of the reach of children or pets.

I am trying to help a seller who is being held hostage by step-children. 

The lay person will never know all the laws pertaining to mortgages, liens, domestic relations support for children, judgments, bankruptcy, lis pendens, mechanics claim liens, estates, probate of wills, estates with no wills, administrators and trustee of trusts.

It is also the major source of inheritance for their children.2.

Dinner is more fun, but we may have to do lunch since we have school-aged children.