Location wise, it was close to the freeway and could walk to stores and restaurants but the negative factors outweighed the positive. 

I think most banks will require you hire a GC/Builder prior to closing the loan. 

Lots of idiots out there and want to reduce the risks to the structure close to where the gas grill is.  

I recommend looking into areas near economic bases - close to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Ohio State Campus, New Albany, etc.

I moved to Durham recently and started to looking into markets close to me, so far I have been looking into Fayetteville for a while and it seems to be a great market that you can still find cashflow deals from MLS.

Shouldn't be any need to get an attorney involved so long as the estate is closed. 

That allows you to buy around $630K-$650,000 and now you have two properties.You sell, you keep $279,000 after closing costs and commissions.

The main drivers are proximity to substation (power grid), flatness, and exposure to the sun.

Combine this website with podcasts, books, and first hand experience (walking properties, calculating cash-flow, making offers, going through closing) you'll get a free education on REI. 

I have yet to close a deal for an 18-20 year old, though.o Financing: the max eligible financing for a purchase of a property on a 30-year fixed is 80% LTC - requiring a 20% down payment.