These homes seem to be priced at what they are worth, but I'm concerned with owning one so far away from the large population. 

what caused it?

I have some basic construction experience so my main concern is getting the electric plumbing etc.

If so, I would say he is right to be concerned.

Mr.Jones,Thank you for the reply and providing a direction to go in concerning this.

I mean: you're not purposefully trying to cause harm to anyone else's earning potential. :) Hmm.

However, my concern is that if I purchase all four as separate entities (which I think is the smartest way to go so I can sell later with no problems), the closing costs of each individual purchase (total of four) is going to be crazy.

But, my concern is what is the " statutory or legal duty of the servicer" and can I put the loan pay off back where it was prior to the modification without paying for a fraudulent loan.

@Ethan Schneider, as you become familiar with the questions that Lenders will ask you, you'll realize more and more that it's their comfort level that you need to concern yourself with, as well as your own.

I had been concerned that they would hike the tax base to offset presumed tax base losses elsewhere in the county, but that didn't happen.