The water soaked into the concrete slab the house sat on as well as had major roof leaks (been vacant and decaying since 2013 after all), since the roof needed to be completely repaired (this property was in disarray lol).

She simply didn't want to pay rent.

Cash flow is simply the icing on the cake.

After renovation is complete, we're projecting rents to be $1800.

I completely recommend the podcasts.

Once your current FHA loan is refinanced (which pays it off completely) into a conventional loan, you can go get another FHA loan.One thing that you didn't ask but I'm going to share anyway, is that FHA is for owner-occupied properties only.

The home owner has passed away and I need to get these liens cleared up before I am able to complete the purchase. 

I'm lookin for someone licensed and insured for a complete rehab in Evansville- if everything goes well with this house there I'll be more work for them down the road.

How do you arrange payments (partial upfront, with balance at completion)?

@Kevin Phu there are a few other professions that are allowed to access the MLS you would have to check with your state to find out the complete list.