Some pointers for you: The "Learn" link across the top navigation bar has lots of great info, and so do BP members!

You can't bar them from installing the dish, but you can bar them from putting holes in your walls or attaching anything to the structure...As for who gets to pay for removal of the dish and repair of the structure...

That being said, some common themes we see are lots of dark stained hardwoods (people are starting to ask for wider planks), wood stained front doors, ceramic tile or natural stones ( we don't do any laminate or vinyl products), painted cabinets (generally a white or gray), combined with an accent piece (could be an island or wet bar area) of a different color. 

Some areas are rentals moreso than flips but there is no such house that can't be a rent to own so long as the owner chooses and they have the tenant to make it happen.You might want to check out the blue bar up top of the screen, click 'Learn' then 'free how-to guide'.

Now, if it's a portfolio loan and you belly up to the bar honestly with the lender, they may let you buy if you catch up the payments and join on that note with her......they might, but going any other way, with slide by tactics, my thinking is walk away.

Alot of eggs in one basket, but if that basket is a good one.....I'd just advise to do your homework around ordinances, fire codes, etc.

The US tax code also has a very favorable long-term capital gains rate of 15% (subject to certain income) that may apply upon the sale or disposition of the property.In addition to federal taxes, investors will also have state taxes to consider.

You need to read East Point's code thoroughly to understand a few things:1) How East Point defines a "nonconforming use" (since every municipality is a little different), and if it is still possible for you to comply with the law and fall under that definition2) The City's violation and enforcement procedures, so you know what the legal stakes are3) The zoning regulations that currently apply to the property, and the most expedient procedure to solve your problem.

It is against the Code of Ethics for a Realtor not to present your offer to the seller, or steer the buyer from accepting the offer based on their personal feelings.  

I have a buyer who will buy just about anything in 15 different zip codes, so long as she can get a min of 20% ROI.