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Then when I retire, I would pursue my hobby as a game designer with taking personal classes with a game development program I like.

If you want more details to see if you are a good fit for the program, let me know and we can set up a phone call to discuss. 

The listing only has a single exterior photo and the bank priced at $300k and it appears they are not aware or factoring in the interior condition.

I will suggest this.... get in front of multiple lenders, ask for any grants that may be available, or other programs that might offer down payment assistance... usually for certain neighborhoods the city/county is trying to spur investment within. 

I'm going to get her to sell it to me. not sure if you know but how is the Housing Choice Voucher Program in Portsmouth candidate wise?

hey to answer your question I havent get into the programs that are available now but back in 2012 I wholesale a property in Arkansas from Florida..

It really appears that this was not properly explained when you spoke with us, so we completely understand why this would raise "red flags" for you.

I've been looking in that area, but it appears that it might be on the edge of some crime-filled areas, similar to what has been stated about Cherokee above.