@Amy Rodgers There is a huge element of terror involved in putting up a lot of your own money or risking your credit for a real estate investment, especially when you don't have a particularly remunerative job to fall back on.

Obviously, this was an eye sore.

After listening to numerous BP podcasts we've decided to take action and get involved!

I welcome advice from anyone since I'm a total newbie.My professional background is in tech sales and finance, but I can't wait to get deeply involved in real estate.

Some real estate agents will look you in the eye and tell you how great the most worthless piece of **** is without having any compunction or remorse.

We'd all be in the southwest US and I'd like to get my whole family and my partner involved in building our REI portfolio.My goals are to be able to continue my career while also becoming financially free through REI and other investments.

@Gregory HatcherYou have shown good judgment both in responding back to the thread here and most importantly, that for whatever reason, you did not pay anyone $20K to $50K for anything that does not have a deed involved! 

Are you involved in real estate full time?

I’m looking for an unbiased set of eyes before I commit 

If you plan on getting more properties it’s going to be more complicated getting commercial loans or sometimes even standard mortgages for under properties under $100k ,,many lenders say the paper and legal involved not worth it for them . buying condos imo gives you less leverage and you have less people who want to loan you the money.