If the home is in good condition the odds that the seller is distressed are going to decrease along with the opportunity to make money flipping the home after creating value with renovations.Food for thought for you.

I'm hoping that interest rate will decrease and home value will gradually appreciate?

Do not buy anywhere if the state or metro populations are static or decreasing.

Gaining equity in a condo while simultaneously decreasing your cost of living in an expense market will prove to be an overall great long-term decision in my opinion.

I think there is a problem with the comps like you said a price decrease because of no basement What would you suggest for a price adjustment for no basement & did you look at the property 15533 s state what do you recommend 

One idea would be to harvest tax losses by selling any assets, like stock investments, that have decreased in value since you purchased them. 

I realize I am still under performing in reaching my first deal because I am still scared but have managed to muscle a little bit more courage.

The suspended loss would decrease the Sec. 121 gain exclusion first before it would wipe out the depreciation recapture. 

Going at it no debt will decrease your write offs and the depreciation.

Also, I agree with Brandon that B4 will build your "work your *** off" muscle.