But I generally start by probing with a finger, not a sharp object.

That's very affordable.You should be able to check comparable rents on-line to find out what rents you could reasonably get for those two units.Regarding legality of two units on one parcel of land, check with the local Building Inspector, or Zoning Board.If it wasn't a three-hour drive from me, I'd buy it.

I've taken over properties that were worse and I've seen worse online.

  :)There are a few sites online that will sell you appliance parts; you can look them up by model number. 

You can also seek out a freelancer online.

If you're going to fully benefit from membership recognize that most people will communicate with you online as if you've been a member for some time and just put their opinions out there, in the raw. 

Wells Fargo, US bank...EDIT: Refrain from applying for a mortgage pre-approval online.

However, using the 50% rule and checking out some online commercial loan calculators, I believe the deal could work, depending on what kind of interest rate I can get.Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Do you have a website or any online reviews?

In Texas, protests need to be filed by May 31st and most counties have access to online appraisals to check the values