Chances are the heat exchanger is corroded and plugged up.I read (internet) that muratic acid and water 50/50 mix can clean it.

I don't know those guys (I stay away from gurus) but my money is betting they will tell you stuff that will get you in trouble, betting 2 to 1.

@Kimberly H.For my single family homes, the tenants pay for their own everything, from electric to gas to water/sewer/sanitation, cable, internet etc...Especially in Fort Lauderdale, where the tenants are responsible for the bills, and EVEN if they don't pay and have delinquent accounts, they don't transfer that to the owner, meaning the city of Fort Lauderdale will not file a lien on your property because the last tenant didn't settle a $300 bill.But in Hallandale they are making the owners pay. 

In other words, spend a few days on this site reading all you can and I'd bet along with buying J's Book you'll learn a lot more about RE investing than you can learn from any guru, whether they want $1,200 or $25K!

I'll bet good money that there are more than a few similar listings on the MLS where financing would be more welcome, and there may also be seller financing opportunities that make good sense that are less risky than financing auctions.

Although they might sue you for it first and considering the ridiculous inventory they now have of 1300+ homes, mostly ones that aren't worth touching, even for $1 due to heavy damage and being in areas where the max possible value wouldn't cover the repairs needed, I bet they'll be doing more lawsuits and less foreclosure soon, who knows.

Your best bet is probably to find an older roofer as they are more likely to have experience with slate.

But, an office or sitting area may be the better bet.

Yeah I bet he is!

I'm pretty handy but have never done one before so getting one as close to the same size will probably be my best bet....