Could it be that you're used to high end homes and aren't used to decorative elements that might turn this into a charmer?

Yes investors can write their own contracts once they learn the elements of a contract.

Has no damage from Sandy or Irene, but has lots of neglect from past owners from 2001 to today.It's a 3 season only, though they did winterize it many years ago with insulation, forced air heat and A/C, but the septic is not adequate for winter use.I went to the town hall to ask about that, (and this is were I'm not sure what I'm asking or what they're talking about) the last "Perk Test" was in 2000 and measured 16.75", the town won't allow the septic for all year use unless the Perk masseurs at a minimum of 18".I asked about adding a little dirt to the property and there telling me it won't make a difference for the 18" high water line has to be with the original natural dirt so adding won't make a difference.It's a short sale and the banks looking for 550K, the comps for this as a 3 season is about 750K but as a year round residence it would be more like 950K.Any ideas around this 18"?

A bake out is heating the building to relatively high temperatures.

To the extent reasonably available, the Association will maintain property insurance insuring against all risks of direct physical loss commonly insured against, including fire and extended coverage, in a total amount of at least 80 percent of the replacement cost or actual cash value of the insured property as of the effective date and at each renewal date of the policy, for the individual Units, for insurable Limited Common Element improvements, for insurable General Common Element improvements, and for insurable Areas of Common Responsibility improvements, but will not maintain any property insurance for alterations, additions, improvements, and betterments made by, or acquired at the expense of, and individual Owner or a Resident to the Owner's Unit, a Limited Common Element improvement assigned thereto, a General Common Element improvement or an Area of Common Responsibility improvement."

@Cuong Le While wood textured tile might be nice in Texas, extensive use of tile floors are not big attraction in places where you have *real* winter (unless you have in-floor radiant heat).Jessica:A good engineered hardwood may not be a lot cheaper than the real hardwood, but it will allow for refinishing.

No, banks cutting commissions on short sales is an ongoing, heated battle with agents.

. $225 (includes heat and hot water)All she pays for utilities is $35/ month in electricity.I could realistically rent this unit out for $1050, possibly more.I have seen the unit and it doesn't need a thing.Would it be a worthwhile to sign the lease option with her?

This past year, we had 13,000 in roof replacement and 10,000 in heating/cooling replacements.

Florida ststue 718.113(1) states Maintenance of the common elements is the responsibility of the association: elsewhere is also includes repair and replacement.