Starting in some niche is being a technician on one machine you'll never be an engineer to devise your own deals out of different situations unless you know the basics.Then, you'll be able to vet any mentor, you'll know if they know what they are talking about or if they are snake oil sales types with strategies and programs that are designed to separate you from your money. :)

HVAC and Roof will be your two biggest potential nightmares, but also factor in a generous psft upfit allowance and make sure you have the reserves to stomach it in case you find excellent tenant who needs upfit.

Price will depend on many factors that I don't know( rot, custom sizes, etc...)

His markup shouldn't matter as long as he's pricing it fairly and leaves enough room for your profit to be made after repairs costs are factored in

If you're looking to do a short sale, most banks won't consider it unless the home is headed to foreclosure among other factors.

Also, if I did purchase it Subject To, how would her debt factor in?

Even if it did fit, you would be ill advised to make the substitution as the toilet is designed to be a single system, even if it comes in two pieces.

There's definitely an opportunity for a cost-minded designer in real estate investing.

Best to ask than try to design your way out, give a valid reason.

Another thing to keep in mind is what sorts of customers Penske is serving, if you're factoring it into your long-range plans.There was a link in the article that went to United Van Lines' map of its moves.