Your first goal should be to try to determine which broker/agent has the listing and determine if the property is currently listed, and if not, when it will be.Another real estate agent should be able to help you determine if the property is currently listed (it would be on the MLS, so a quick MLS search of the address will give you the information); if it's not listed, another agent may be able to help you determine who the listing broker is, and then either you (or the agent) can contact the listing broker to determine the status and when it will likely be listed.

Homepath.com changes status to 'Under contract'.6.

Upon formal inspection for Home/Pest found unpermitted electrical/plumbing/foundation/HVAC work that is a section 1 safety/health problem.Bank won't reduce price to meet rehab costs, looking to call county permit office and place permit violation liens on the property to see if bank sees them as more serious issues and reduce the price.

Thanks Carlos...status changed :)

Watch the status line and see if it says "Availability of home is subject to the Asset Manager accepting a bid from an earlier bid period or removing the home from the market."

You need to call your insurance provider.They will tell you a list of what is okay and not.Mine no aggressive breeds of animals is permitted or they will pull the policy on all the buildings.Rottweiler,Pitt Bull,etc.Some insurance policies have weight exclusions but some do not.Another important factor is the BITE HISTORY of the animal.If it's deemed a non-aggressive breed but that little dog has a bad history of biting people then I won't take the animal.I don't like pet deposits.You have to hold it like a security deposit.Instead I like a one time "pet acceptance fee" that is non-refundable.The tenants will say the pet won't do anything etc. but the amount of pet deposits that actually go back to the tenant after they leave I would guess is very,very small.You can also get the tenant to pay a pet fee per month.With the pet fee you need to figure out the cost of the unit for new carpet and damage to the base boards.The cost to be carpet,pad, and labor to install plus baseboard finish and paint.Used to you could put a vapor barrier between the carpet and the pad but it would be really noisy.Now if you spend just a little more you can get a scotch pad made out of rubber that is stain resistant.Then when you go to replace the carpet the pad is still good.Have in your lease that the tenant will be responsible for clipping claws,neutering,getting rabies and other shots to maintain the health and well being of the animal,etc.

If you are okay with $675 and want to leave it status quo, that's fine.

I'm currently an Assistant Director at a large community health center, but would like to transition to real estate investing full time within a year's time.

The back yard is completely fenced with privacy fence and chain link.Taxes are relatively low, due to the homestead status.  

The true judge of a building's health will come with the resale certificate and careful audit of their financials, minutes and governing documents.