He wouldn't have to use an agent to list the property (saving on commission) and I know deep down he would be happy to have given the house to someone he has known his entire life. 

He wouldn't have to use an agent to list the property (saving on commission) and I know deep down he would be happy to have given the house to someone he has known his entire life.

These questions, along with thousands of others should be dreamt up and answered before you dive in too deep.  

We've added a clause in  our lease that during unusually cold weather the tenants must leave at least one faucet dripping slowly at night (or when away) to avoid pipes bursting.  25 degrees may not seem "unusually cold" in many parts of the country but here in the south our water lines aren't sunk deep in the ground as they are in other parts of the country.   

It's DEEP but thats for the family to deal with at this point.Michelle B.

If you can shape the property line to both your benefits everybody wins.Any pics of how bad it is or how deep the puddles get??? 

May be most sensible to take a deep breath and just do the work.

You can make the numbers work for the more expensive houses if you buy at a deep discount, otherwise you're playing the appreciate game. 

The owners have deep knowledge of the market and are a great resource.Get out to as many networking events as you can to find private lenders, and tell as many people as you can in your circles that you are looking for private cash and can offer a rate above their current yield. 

Before jumping in neck, deep you should think about your attack and exit strategy.