I purchased the home from an auction.Talk to a local real estate attorney to go over options (eviction, cash for keys, etc) 

Reach out to your local land use planning and/or zoning department.

This is a "hire someone" but getting someone to look at it before we need to put in an offer is tough in the local market and the contractor we usually use is unavailable do to family issues for the next two weeks.  2) Will it matter which direction the new stairs would run up the second floor in regards to the direction the joists run? 

This includes increasing your income through a better job, and attending local real estate investment groups where you will circulate with other like-minded individuals.  

We always advertise "pets negotiable" so that no one is trying to hide what they have on the front end.

The local investors say there are a few more insurance companies in the State than a year ago.  

My premise to you would be this:  You can learn almost everything you need to do real estate smart right here on these forums and it talking with other fellow investors (either here, or at your local real estate investment group), or in talking with a real estate focused fiduciary like a CPA.  

The idea is to create a welcoming, affordable living space primarily for local college students.As someone new to this journey, I would deeply appreciate any insights, opinions, or experiences you could share about living in or around Pine Hills.

Also, joining local real estate groups can help you get more homes.Good luck!

Then I would shop locally first - they will have best rates