I'm stretched pretty far as lending goes.

I would think 2" should be enough.  1x2 with drywall and extension rings on your outlets. 

You can buy performing notes which is passive and collect checks.

I don't mind light rehab work, but nothing too serious as I don't have a great amount of time nor extensive construction experience to put into projects.

Heck I remember a commanding officer of my husbands, was pisssed that we bought a house in Virginia Beach instead of renting because we only had 1 year orders.I write extensively on investing in the military.

I would talk to the Board of the HOA and find out if they'll reduce or forgive the fines associated with these violations in exchange for a performance bond that you'll get it all fixed.Most HOAs just want the stuff fixed.  

Yes, the MF numbers look sooo sexy - on paper, but rarely perform as such.  

I have always thought to buy from people selling without extensive advertising and to sell through the MLS.Mark

Near Gannon, there are many restaurants in old 1800's buildings, a city park that hosts special events, a convention center with flagship architecture, a community playhouse that performs Broadway plays, the Warner Theater which hosts various performers and the Erie Philharmonic Orchestra, an art museum, a civic center that is home to the Erie Otters (ice hockey) among many other events, a ball field that is home to the Erie Seawolves (minor league team), and a Starbucks on 5th and State St.

(The house is vacant)December 31st - Mortgage lender said to ask for an extension on the closing until February 29th because she doesn't think we will have enough time to close on a 203(k) loan this quickly.