are they the same shingles with different warranty, or is it the difference between 3-tab and architecturals. if the shingles are physically the same, get the cheap ones.

.- Palm Springs - see that many things are super cheap - vacation rentals, Coachella etc etc. but also hear when markets go down, this area tanks bad.

that is the smell of money. .. you just have to buy it very cheap.. many times you have to take the house to the studs and rebuild to get the stink out.although I bought 5 last year and bulldozed all of them.. those are prime target for mc mansion infill rebuilds.

Anyways, I'm not here looking for cheap answers and easy instructions on how to do my first deal.

@Nita Martin if you get cheap enough most historical areas want a total rehab.

Based off your experience, would locals consider this a deal or would you believe they'd pass on it since finding cheap distressed properties in this area is a dime a dozen?

While searching for properties to consider, I came across a few mobile homes in the area that are pretty darn cheap. 

Homes are cheap, schools are good, and streets are safe.

They want a kitchen with all appliances and utensils, they want a washer/dryer, and they are happy to pay as much per week as a cheap local motel room

Maybe even supplement with a cheap cash for keys.