The idea that you can build wealth without putting any money into it is a recipe for disaster and the sales pitch of gurus trying to steal your money.

If it were me I would try to bring it up to B+ class, if it is not in the middle of the 'hood anyway!

@Jesse HepburnThis is a tough situation, but I would not be trying to do seller financing with them, and an influx of cash from a sale is most likely not going to be beneficial for them in their current situation.

You might want to try one of his courses, I have never taken one but I would like to in the future.  

A wise investor will not try to get rich quick with shortcuts.

I am trying to do some long hand repair estimates, and I was wondering what is a conservative $ estimate for your typical kitchen to have granite counter tops put in?

You can try DACA which has no PMI and limited closing costs.

We manage several hundred multifamily units in and around Columbus, and have tried every different way to bill water - included in rent, split among tenants, and sub-metered.

I have been trying to think through how a surging population (via immigration) will impact housing. 

In my opinion, working with a trustworthy, valuable realtor can make you way more money than trying to sell on your own.