There are FHA programs out there for the 600 range.

Each tread and riser needs to be cut to fit.

You can start by calling them and saying "I have a property that fits your requirements....." you can say that because you began by talking to buyers and seeing what they are interested in!

(you can also check out my blog in the signature below) I suggest you learn an overview of the various strategies and pick the one that best fits your resources and personality.

Even if I lowered the price quite a bit, the place has some disadvantages; it is perfect for someone like me as a recreational property, but besides that it doesn't fit well into a different category - homestead, hunting, farming.

If you can find one property that fits both sets of criteria, go for it.Now, lots of folks do advocate the duplex strategy.

Offering Hud Homes outside of their Program without benefit to HUD - HUGE!

I'm 29, have an MBA from a top 10 program that's well known in the area and still have issues.

You might look into the FHA 203K renovation loan program.

That way, I know that it's done.I also have them sign forms with electric and gas companies that authorizes the utilities to notify me if the uutilities are not being paid.We also have an automatic transfer plan that switches the utilities back to me automatically when the tenant moves.I would check to see if your utilities have any of these programs.