Does your tenant's "move-in" condition form include them?

I will find an lawyer.

Vik- You dont need cash to buy a short sale unless condition is a grave issue.

Moya's lawyer may find something in the law books to get him out of it (like waiver under sick company, etc)

hello everyone, i must say to all thanks for your honest opinions. after taking a serious look at my post for needing a mentor i guess i have to say i agree with all of you.theres just to much of me wanting something, but not willing to give in return (i honestly didn't know my post would come across like this, honestly)but anyway i guess the real reason why i needed a mentor was because i was just to scared to do it alone, but now i'm no longer scared so the whole need a mentor before i get started thing is no longer an issue. plus i've been building my team (like: lawyer, CPA, brokers, mortgage brokers and etc) and there all sort of like specialized mentors/advisor's anyway (and we all benefit from working with each other) plus i found out you have to find joy and happiness in the unknown, another words you have to enjoy the journey not just your final destination (your end dream), this will allow you to get out there and just learn as you go in anything you do.

Given that you're a long way away, and aren't familiar (sounds like) with US real estate practice, a lawyer might be worth the money.

Duplex is in good condition. 2 stories with large kitchens and living rooms.

Spend carefully, get a second job and get your credit to A+++ condition.

These can serve as back up exit strategies.For example, once you have a reliable tenant with cash flow in a property, you can find a buy and hold investor who will be much more interested in the property, since they'll be spared the trouble of finding a tenant for it.You can also owner finance the property and then sell the note to another investor.† You can sell part of the note for cash now and have income later or sell all of the note at once.If you're having trouble finding local investors, online auctions can offer your property to a potential global market.Even in a soft market some homes will still sell at or near full market value.† Of course, you don't want to incur six months of holding costs waiting for your price so you have to get creative to make your property stand out.† One way is to "Go Green".† A few touches like solar hot water with a tankless water heater back up and adding rain barrels to the downspouts in order to maintain landscaping inexpensively even during drought conditions can put your property ahead.† Everyone likes ideas that save them money and if it is good for the environment too that is an extra bonus.

Last REO I looked at (in absolutely terrible condition, but in a so/so neighborhood) sold for well above what the bank had it priced at -- because a torrent of flippers bid up the price!