Just trying to come up with more ideas, because I am at a point where I see and spot deals, but don't have the capital yet to jump on it.

She's willing to sell as well and move, but that does break the road frontage on one spot. - The property was listed for about a year with a broker at $10K/acre, but really had no action.

After removing the laminate floors, and the laminate padding that looks like carpet padding called 'quiet walk', the concrete has black spots that look like mold or mildew throughout the concrete.

But perhaps the more people read posts like yours the more people will start to be able to spot these scam lenders. 

I bought this one for my house over three years ago and it's been great: https://www.homedepot.com/p/MOEN-Walden-Single-Handle-Standard-Kitchen-Faucet-with-Side-Sprayer-in-Spot-Resist-Stainless-87427MSRS/203583446For my rentals I always try and buy Moen or Delta (I don't buy the $150 fixtures for my rentals but if you're looking for something under $200 I recommend the one listed above).

1-2 bedrooms is the sweet spot. 3 bedroom apartments tend to be expensive and there are usually less available.

For most investors, “B” is the sweet spot.

Patricia has this one 100% spot on.

Also call 3 additional references and ask how he was when he was working for them--any problems.The biggest boaster with the lowest (or sometimes the highest) bid doesn't always live up to what you desire.ALWAYS pre-check your contractors previous work before hiring them (a dog doesn't change his spots).And if you want to LEARN about painting here is a link to one of the most popular paint learning channels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?

Beyond @Tim Herman's spot-on advice, this old Victorian is going to cost a fortune to maintain.