I don't pretend to know what it's like to have been born in one of "those neighborhoods," but I do intend to make whatever dents I can by providing housing that is safe, clean, and affordable (ie not boarded up and neglected waiting for another buyer).Like I said in the original post, I knew flack was going to come.  

Unpaid Principal Balance:  $652,318.91Total payoff amount: $816,335.37Total interest: $98,845.47Total Amount to Reinstate good through 11/12/2015: $271,256.66Daily interest accrual: $46.22Is it safe to say that after I reinstate the loan, the principle balance will be $545,078.71 ($816,335.37-$271,256.66)??

Bedrooms have to have true egress windows to be up to code (and safe).  

If you offered him to move out early, it should have been in writing and signed by both of you and it stated by X date the tenant relinquishes all rights to enter the property and giving it back to the landlord.To be safe, perhaps you start the eviction process today.

I will say the most gas appliance today are very safe to use and not like it was years ago.

If you have the chance to add a bedroom or bathroom....I'd say go for it......Most homes increase in value when you add a Bedroom or Bath.....Here's my list of priority renovations when updating/rehabbing1) Kitchen and Bathrooms2) Bedrooms3) Living spaces (Living room, dinning room, den)4) Curb Appeal / Landscaping5) Windows.....yes believe it or not windows are a big plus 6) Upgrading or new flooring 7) Finishing a basementThose are the big ones.Don't forget to add your costs to the ARV to get your NET ARV......I use 10% to be safe, others use 7-8%.....so if the ARV is $300K......use $290 as the Net ARV. 

The owners can seller finance to you but you not allowed to seller finance to others due to the Safe Act and Dodd-frank.

Educate your tenants and tell them they must move the grill to a safe location.

Ballpark it at $40K to be safe.  

If you invest in solid cash flow and purchase your property at a discount, you will be safe no matter what.