If you're $10K is going to the purchase, there is absolutely no need to "give that to the investor".

Your best bet would be some type of owner financing, but even with that if you can find somebody who will do it with no cash down, then you better run for the hills because the property will likely be an absolute nightmare.

As others have mentioned, you absolutely do not need a real estate agent.

It was not marketed well and I got it for an absolute steal of a price.

I am absolutely floored, and I couldn't have done it without the help of many many people. .... 2 months ago I was working a factory job at a place that makes generic pharmaceutical drugs, and I could not have been unhappier.

In addition to that, it is absolutely free.ChattyA browser-friendly and user-friendly chat, Chatty is a recent addition.

Ryan is absolutely correct about the structural engineer.

This $7000 quote that he got from FEMA is absolutely outrageous and I have no idea who to turn to.

There's also a limit on total lot coverage percentage (30% - 35% depending on lot size) and on absolute garage size, but the most restrictive prevails.

Absolutely.