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As a read the posts in this thread I see a common challenge of new, wanna be investors:They fall in love with the dream and not the process.

Is this something that's fairly common with HUD?  

Unfortunately, his health is deteriorating, and he can't complete the house.

Property seems generally stable but owner lost his manager last year and he has health problems.Owner wants to carry paper but needs $100K down to cash out a $72K non assumable loan and $23K in back taxes (4 years). 

In some markets it is common to get a 15% gain over expenses and in other areas only 2%.

There are two approaches most commonly referenced on the forums:a) Cash for keysb) Eviction

Often times tenants have divorce, car accidents, loss of employment and health issues.One of the things landlords have to be careful about is tenants want to make their problems the landlords problem.First your want to let her know that you are truly sorry that she is having medical problems.If you are wanting to waive some of the rent is totally up to you, but you do need to remind her that she still has financial obligations and needs to see what arrangements she could do to have the rent paid right away.If you have any emergency contacts for her on file youu may want to check with them and see if they are able to help her.I would also recommend that you get a real estate attorney that is familiar with evictions and consult with the attorney.

You also have to actually enjoy that person's company, and have casual common interests; otherwise you're just business associates LOL So my intent was not to convey that I only talk to people I can use, but rather I DON'T talk to people if we can't share a mutual level of growth.

Either someone leaves the gate open, or feels that the dog is encroaching on their free use of the common space, or someone doesn't pick up the poop, the dog is too loud, etc.