If you see any water pooling just outside of the house, it means that area is graded towards your house. 

I set up the keywords alerts just this morning and have been meaning to go through the beginners guide.

I'm surprised to hear that you want to do land flipping - and by that I'm assuming that you mean buying vacant land at a discounted price and reselling it.That seems like a much more difficult way to go than a standard fix & flip. 

But that also means more inventory for you to buy!

2. almost a year on the market means that it isn't for sale at a reasonable price or someone would have bought it. 

From the looks of it the property would appear to be owned by US Bank who already foreclosed on the property meaning the owner does not own it anymore

Investing is an advanced strategy for those that already have knowledge and funding or funding ability which means some cash and great credit.

By unbiased, I mean someone who is not employed by a foundation repair company.

I have one more question- my husband is keen on renting out the unit even if it means losing money (I.e. renting below the $2100 threshold, which may have to happen).

Wow thank you guys for all the insight, means a ton!