Those were once in a lifetime pricing because it was a credit based recession, not a normal business cycle one.  

There are three other factor, both very controllable, that also slow or eliminate depreciation:The quality and/or size of the home in the first place;High quality homes use better materials which last longer and look better longer thus increasing the probability the home will hold value.Homes smaller than 16'x80' normally depreciate faster than larger homes because small homes are truly out of fashion (forgive me tiny home advocates) and because smaller manufactured homes look more like "trailers" than a home.The way the land lease community is operated.Well run communities looking to protect the long-term investment of the community over short-term gains almost always stem or slow home depreciation. 

With good communication and an understanding of basic business, there's no reason one business person can't reach out to another in a normal, human fashion.

In summary, it's generally pretty disruptive to normal life, will take longer than you projected, will cost more than you budgeted and unexpected obstacles will likely surface.

My first deal has been delayed for three weeks now because the local HOA assessed fees on HUD for not having a mailbox up throughout the period of the foreclosure.Is this a normal kind of delay?

I love the character you put in, as opposed to the normal flips you see.

Just have to pay for your license and get insurance through a normal insurance company.Why do you suggest against starting with a fourplex?

Taxes 3172they both have their own water and utilitiesSide 1 has not been renovated in 20 years so i would have to change the carpetside 2 has been renovated and should have no problem bring in the normal rent.The current going rent around the area on average is 850 with some renting around 900.Should i pull the trigger?

More specifically - Middle income areas where Mass people live-Distressed houses, fire, mold, foundation problems, neglect, outdated, need face lift-Normal-typical-3/2, 3/3, 4/2,4/3 open to 2/1-built from 1050-current-look at compsCan you help me with this? 

The real estate taxes also seem really high compared to the purchase price, is that normal in the area?