Also a Tax deed carries a lot of weight as someone tried to fight one I had and lost.I understand you need to do business close to your home base.I am getting a couple of houses every 12 months so it is paying off pretty quick.

Of several variables that affect a credit score, timely payments is the measure with the most weight, so paying a balance on time over six months can have a very positive affect on your score. 

Rent credits or a reduction in % of annual increases.

Unless we are paying cash or getting a significant reduction in price it doesn't seem worth it right?  

Short and medium term impact on the value of a flooded home is sustantial, and my research would indicate as much as 30% reduction in value from pre flood value, after complete rehab.

This seems to have significant risk and weight on the assessment process. 

Can you get a reduction in the price from the seller to make it a deal?

If your budget is tight for security, get one working one and put up some other dummy ones and you should see a drastic reduction in theft.5.

Know the properties, know how long they sit on the market, understand how long before there are price reductions.

The $20k in non-school loan debt and subpar credit are like dead weight.