A new countertop, but not granite for middle class tenantsIn our experience, middle class people who go to work every day just want to come home to a nice clean home in a good neighborhood that is quiet. 

If, you got a steal of a deal and if it were to burn down you would simply clean up the lot and purchase something else down the block, Actual Cash Value might be a viable option.

a foreclosure will often clean up the title allowing the mortgage holder to sell it more easily.

I think I'll just replace the other walls to keep it clean.  

Great way to generate some cash flow but it's work unless you hire out the cleaning and someone to respond to your inquiries.

If lower grade members could ask about services, that may help clean up the forums too.For example, I need a mentor types.

No issues.If the seller's property isn't free and clear, use a Sub-To and obtain title.You can have issues having a lease-option with repairs or rehab required as you'd need the owner's consent and willingness to work with you, a lease doesn't give you owner's rights to encumber a property by contractors or material suppliers, at least cleanly nor might you be able to obtain permits and insurance coverage may be more difficult.....so get title.Stay out of jail and don't get creative in financing without expert, (non-guru) advise.

Only cleaning was needed.

I took care of all cleaning/repair work for his tax deed property and now have it listed.  

It was a condo but burned down and EHO way cleaned it up.