@Dominic Franco thanks for the tip, I’m glad you recommended something fairly close to me that I’m able to attend to and get some good insight and knowledge in person.

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There are numerous options today; each have their own unique features but also similarities.Besides partial payments, what other features are important to you? 

It seems like so many MLS houses are priced top dollar with features I NEVER would have chosen when it seems a buyer could pick up a motivated sale after a contractor did a walkthrough with a good idea of what would be needed to make it the "After" picture at closing. 

My other point was were areas are dominated by rentals  homeowners do not buy there especially under 100k per house..  

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You also have to understand that if you are in an area that is dominated by investment properties, your retail value is going to be based on its ability to produce and income, not what Johnny and Suzy are willing to pay for it.I think that tougher neighborhoods should be handled by the locals.

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Your architect will need to maneuver that feature so plans can be approved. my2c