Save up the money, improve your credit score, and buy smart.You can get lower down-payment deals through owner financing but it takes work and patience.By the way, don't make the mistake of spending your last dime to make a deal work.

At the end of the day, the time, stress etc it saves me its worth it.Also for handyman work, they will typically charge you a minimum price, like $200 for a call so its good to have a list of multiple items then just calling them every time something small pops up.

If your pet rent was $50 a month, you saved him $1,800 over the past three years and he's repaid you by moving in a second pet!

I think next time you will not close with an attorney to save a few bucks.

I'm not entirely sure if this is accurate information and want to be well-informed before moving back as I don't want to but will if it means I'll save $30-40k.

I know you may be the victim of your own wishful thinking but do not expect this to be a quick resolve and you know what they say,"time is money". 

Owner have to contact different utilities company to get the issues resolve.

Unless you’re going to make a lot of low ball offers or buy or sell a lot of homes for yourself (and save commissions) it may not be worth it.

I think you would save a nice buck on energy bills and perhaps be able to raise the rent a little, especially if the tenants are currently providing their own window air conditioners.

I have about $3,000 saved up and don’t know how to get started.