@Harry Smith - Vacant always makes the building more valuable if it a small multi. 

So therefore you do one, save the proceeds to buy the second, then third.Where I had every intention of leaving corporate America and being able to survive with my family financially was through flips.  

I believe that the only lien that would survive County sale would e State and Federal liens. 

Quote from @Theresa Harris: You are correct in that your lower rate is good and your money can earn you more elsewhere. 

@Marc Winter, @Theresa Harris, @Anthony Wick, @Nathan G., @Mike FrancoThank you all for your input!

Quote from @Theresa Harris: Talk to neighbours and introduce yourself. 

Could it have survived fine for a 5-10 more years?

Quote from @Theresa Harris: How long are comparable units on the market for and what are they priced at?  

Quote from @Theresa Harris: It depends on where you live, but at a minimum you need a security deposit... 

., on investing but due to working, attending college and fighting to survive, I haven’t made the move to act on purchasing my first property and this is mainly due to confusion, lack of capital, bad credit and other reasons.