If you see a chance for appreciation in the area based on home prices over the last few years (or some insider information like a new hospital opening in the area) and you can stomach breaking even on the month to month for the shot at a higher price in 5 years this could work.Otherwise I would probably try and hold out- there is probably a sexier deal somewhere in town with similar benefits and a lower price tag.Good luck!

Are you a American of Asian decent or are you from Asia?

They may agree to drop 5% or so off the sales price if you were paying cash or had 3rd party funding since they would be receiving their large lump sum in one shot.

This property " needs " a decent amount of work done to it .

For apartments I have a handyman that takes a shot at it and then farms it out if it is above his technical abilities but he can usually get it done.

I have a decent amount of start up capital for my marketing but I just want to make sure that I efficiently maximize each and every dollar so that I can build and maintain sustainability with my marketing.

I have used it and thought it was decent, but your satisfaction will depend on your expectations.  

Houses from outside are in decent shape.  

Hey i have been doing some research and looking to see what would be the best route to take for someone who doesn't have alot of cash sitting in the bank to put down 20% on a decent SFH.

Too many factors and really it is all about the numbers... and the work you need to do to get them into decent shape.