I don't know anything about HOA's because I won't touch them, so I can't comment on that.

To clarify my comment, minor renovations for us is under $3,000 - meaning basically looking to purchase a property that is ready to rent and possibly with a tenant in place.

Please don't listen to the comments that dismiss this, there are attorneys who make a living representing tenants who have no $, so how do you think they get paid, from the judgements that they get a piece of!

I read as much as possible and get familiar with laws but I really appreciate this comment because it has been a work in progress to up my standards on renters. 

Like Christopher mentioned in his comment, they had put in Helical Piers to lift the duplex, and the structural engineer signed off on the repairs. 

I really appreciate the comments. 

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Please take Brian’s comments seriously.  

Sorry thought my comments posted too but it looks like they did not.I'm looking for help looking at this deal. 

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