Gary - they've got a great tool that you can use to conduct a property analysis on any rental property for free.

My wife and I are looking to finally buy something small in Tucson, AZ, now that we live here.

Documents can be faxed and then the final documents that need notorized signatures get fedexed.I occassionally look at what is offered on ebay and other on line sites.

I'll let you know when I finalize my decision.

Last year I had a pretty major rehab (ppty cost $22K, final material cost $14K) and I "shopped" my major list at all three.No suprise HD was the absolute highest, also they DON'T DELIVER at any price.

I finally got a chance to use Zillow.

All Cash, that was detailed and honest analysis, but it looks like you overlooked one important point.

and have sworn to never be in debt again (lets hope) and to finally start investing and stop partying!

Ive finally found a close friend that wants to back me with money, basically Ill do the footwork, and the organizing and he puts out the money..not a bad deal huh??

However, like any other RE transaction the final agrement will have many legal considerations and be governed by federal, state and possibly local laws.