If you have a short timeline of ownership, I'd pass right now unless you got a smoking deal or had unique exit plan.

This is one of my favorite features of Bigger Pockets especially for asking specific questions.

It's a unique model but one that is timely and profitable in most markets.

Yes, that can be a red flag to a lender.Bond for Deed/Title is a different matter used in the state of LA, I've been under the impression that arrangement was unique to LA and you had a CFD in your state.

We plan to move in mid-Feb.However, we did see and walkthrough the property, and have a phenomenal agent willing to assist a great deal, but we will definitely look into altering each unit with a unique and different feel and approach, allowing different rehab intervals and even allowing the tenant to have a say in the choice of trims and finishes.Are you currently living in a project you completed?

Bear with me as I attempt to explain the situation.Former residence has been going through short sale/ foreclosure/ etc for nearly 3 years. Long story short(not really)- Relocation due to job transfer required due to ...

I really like the crime heat-map feature of trulia as well so I always look at it for each property.  

I was thinking 700 for the one bedroom it is very nice, hard wood and unique.

What do you bring from it that might make a property uniquely suited to you, where you can add value and create wealth because of what YOU are good at. 

There are unique challenges each day and that makes it exciting for me.