The addition of $200,000 is an educated guess.

- possiblyDo they usually get caught - probably not I am also guessing that most people who do commit this crime are not confessing in a public forum  You probably want to move into the duplex. 

@Nate Bibbo once you get your purchase contract created you'll need to apply with that lender to assume the mortgage....I guess in theory, maybe you could do this? 

I’m guessing there are plenty on people on here that don’t know as well, which is why I’d love to hear some responses on this so we can all learn. 8 units: 380k --- Gross rent annually 60kIt would be between 2-3 people total.

If so, I guess you can probably get hvac done but in reality it’s probably not worth the hassle.

Guess you figured out it was "...they got what they wanted..." and "...does not involve your..." 

When they went to move, his mom removed the suction cup and well you can guess the rest of the story. 

However you mentioned that these are all section 8 rentals so I'm guessing that the area may not be super upscale or ritzy.You also mentioned that you have $30,000 to put down on this property.

I guess we'll see what happens.

I guess I am looking for an order of operations so that I’m not putting the cart before the horse.I would appreciate any advice and any book recommendations.