Never turned on the pilot and it was covered in dust and rust.  

I set an appt to go by and check it out get some pictures on Wednesday.

*****Does the letter mean that if the roof doesn't last, that the seller will cover the cost of the roof and the damages that it might incur? 

I'm looking for an RE agent that handles the Ashland, MO area (65010).  I've got my eye on a few duplexes there and I'd like to get in there to see them.I plan to house hack one.Ideally, I'd like to find an agent that...

Do you have a clear plan as to how you'll replace your income and benefits that covers these metrics?   

Over the years I have eliminated any that are so arrogant that they believe they can use me as a bank at the beginning of the month to cover other bills.

I'm trying to buy a 4 plex, and live in one of the units.The problem is that the rents are currently too low for the apartments to cash flow with all four units, and the rents would just barely cover the mortgage if I lived in one of the units.I could live there practically for free but what would I do when I wanted to move?

Sure if there is enough margin to cover both mortgages.

I spent one weekend reading the Arizona landlord/tenant laws cover to cover and definitely think it was well worth my time.

If you're at 75% or less, you should be able to get long term money, even if it's alternative - 30 year ARMs at rates in the 6-8% range, as long as debt service works (rents cover PITI).The other one seems doable too, if same type of deal w/no work.