Taking money out in cash out methods right now then coming up with a plan is doable as the cash you take out now can help get an idea of exactly what you are capable of achieving.

It's full VOIP capable, so you can set it up on your mobile phone, computer, VOIP phone, etc. but it does take doing the setup yourself.

It was supposed to be a 4 month project, but a year later the nightmare continues~  The selected general contract is licensed to work in Maryland and there was a 203k consultant for the withdrawal inpsections; both of whom were recommended from the guy I got the mortgage through (perhaps my first mistake..).Among the many issues I'm still fighting with the contractor on (contract items not finished, new deck/porch falling apart), the part that worries me the most is the electrical and plumbing. 

We'd like to do the renovations ourselves so we can: learn how the guts of a house work to become better investorscapture more of the equity with our sweatpay for the project as we gosave money on material costs w/ CraigsList and Restore purchasesbecome more flexible, capable humansWe also think it would be fun.After 2 years, we will try to sell each unit individually as a condo.

Then I purchased one rehab in a good area, but been fighting with the city government on approvals for the last year. 

The only recourse the buyer had was to fight the eviction; to fight the repossession he would have to prove that he didn’t violate the terms of the contract in court, pay for a lawyer, etc.  

Until you wave money under her nose, she may not believe you are serious about buying the home or capable of doing so.I think she's financially irresponsible so I wouldn't be interested in an owner financing situation.

Should I be looking at places that have incomes that are smaller perhaps than a certain % of the average home price because it could signify that those in the area wouldn't be as capable of purchasing a home?

It sounds like you've done a great job straightening out your priorities and now it may be useful for you to sit down and look at your numbers to see what you're capable of.

You might find the property was assessed way low, or high and you will have to fight it.