MD is bad compared to Ohio where piercing the corporate veil is a myth - applicable only where the owner (even 100%) has committed a crime or fraud.

What are some of the best areas or even zip codes that would be good to buy a rehab property?

Both accounts same bank they even froze her roommates account at the same bank and he had nothing to do with real estate no existing loan family member is alive.

The average company only survives for ten years, while even large companies typically last just 18 years.

Louis, even buying a property for $2k might be overpaying for it ;-) These properties always need some sort of extensive/gut rehab, so they are not for the faint of heart (or stomach)!

Realistically you would expect the house to continue to appreciate during that time as well... even if at 3.33% appreciation - that is another $50,000 in appreciation you would make in the 3 years - give or take.  

<g> If she is very determined not to have the central heat on she can turn off the service switch at the unit or even turn off the circuit breaker to it.

Even with the balloon, this is more typical for owner finance. 

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I shouldn't assume Fumi that you are female and if you are, you have to be even more cautious about having strangers in your home.