Ever since I've been falling deeper in debt because I average 8 months of work a year.

You do not want to do anything that falls into that category, even if it would draw a higher price.Have three agents come and look at the house and give you their assessment of the selling price and suggestions for what you should fix. 

He has and will drive vehicles until the wheels fall off,  he has a decent boat, and doesn't live a flash lifestyle, doesn't care to, however, he does own 2 timeshare properties, that him and his wife go to every year for vacation.

Applicant is silent for a moment then says . . .

On the start of a long weekend - looking to paint a duplex if the rain holds off, trim bushes at a few properties, and see if anyone pays rent on the first since it falls on a Sunday.  

(Falling off balconies, setting Apartment Complexes on Fire, rioting when we win bowl appearances!)

Nothing but the best of thoughts to the bother of you.Here goes: bob, of course depending on the local (some rules get crazy), whatever spicket the contractor may have used, mistakenly or not, the responsibility will fall with the 'owner.' 

I do not know about the specific area mentioned here other than the news stories.What I do know from talking with lots of investors is that the cold and rust belt states except for urban core in a lot of instances are dying off.I see many retail centers going dark, home values falling, older generations are migrating away to warmer climate states.I am sure there are some absolute gem areas in the colder climate states with pockets to invest in.

And I think a lot of other successful investors feel the same way.So, if you're looking for a mentor, figure out how you can fall under one of those categories to a successful investor, and perhaps you'll find the mentorship you're looking for.

The back up plan of buy and hold becomes less attractive and falls below the 1% rule 127K + 25K = 152,000.