With the door open, the controls appear to work as normal (power button and cycle selection knob appear functional).  

This guy thinks he has control over you and it should not be that way.

My dad has been investing for many years and unfortunately, he made a lot of mistakes and lost several houses along the way.

A good foundation is owning and controlling real estate. 

You've come to the right place if your looking to take control of your financial future. 

Wade Sikkink I actually had a job and do pay taxes I just lost it and needed a job so that's what I'm doing right now thanks for the advice

Then they sold it for $56,500 and that owner lost it.  

If you can't look them in the face and tell them "no" - blame it on a fictitious partner that controls the funds - he/she said "no" - not you!

Control as many properties as possible and negotiating the offer using the second stage" negotiating technique, first open negotiations with an offer, than close with final face to face negotiations.

I've had to fire several, before deciding that the only way forward was to take control myself.Are you an accredited investor?