We paid $300 non refundable pet deposit.

Horton, Meritage, Richmond American), unfortunatly too many eggs in one basket, but I've regrouped and things are pretty good right now, still could'nt stop a foreclosure on my primary residence, no work and massive medical bills is a bad combo :violin: .So for now I'm lurking, no more bills, debt free and getting ready for action.

Ohio is a non redemption state, thus you purchase whould be clear of all other liens outside the first. keep in mind tha appraisal is only an opinion and does not dictate the sale price at all.

Maybe I buy in a neighborhood that's close to various colleges, but I end up with a non-student tenant with low income.

There are also many non-profit orginizations that offer down payment assistance for 1st time home buyers and give anywhere from 3% to 20% of purchase price.lito-

This is a complex issue and you should get advise of a competent CPA that understand real estate.Dealer status asside any rehabs or "flips" will not get favorable capital gains treatment.

Section 8 tenants tear up the property just as often as non-Section 8 tenants.Good Luck,Mike

I am not a realtor, but my ex was, so I know a little more than a non-realtor by seeing what he had to deal with.

I’ve evicted the non-paying tenant.

Worst case scenario they'd need to evict a non paying tenant which most builders are not very keen to do.