Before I closed on my first property I had one in that area under contract, backed out because the owner re-drywalled a week before putting it on the market covering up a severe black mold problem + bedbugs.

We almost always go with a black or stainless package.  

Mike Hurney runs one you can also attend Black Diamond in Waltham and/or the NEREIA in Chelmsford. 

NPL's are a 'black box' to most people, even seasoned real estate investors, so it takes a fairly comprehensive education strategy to win-over anyone who may be able fund your deals.

Most experts and advisors recommend a holding period of 12 months or more because it makes it easy to prove that you had the intent to hold, but it is not a black and white definition or test.

You either learn and get into the black, even if its just a small amount of profit, or you will eventually run out of capital. 

I believe since the place was valued BY HUD the roof has had several significant leaks and there is heavy black mold throughout the house.

The Black Diamond event in Waltham in next Tuesday and a great one to go to (2nd location in Worcester too) and also the Boston Area REIA meets next Thursday in Medford so that is a close one that is good for newbies.  

If you're looking around the Asheville area, I'd also consider Brevard, Black Mountain, and Saluda in addition to Mars Hill. 

The big black hole of RE.Seems OP is coming around and deciding persistence is not the way to go.I was joking to sell 12 doors.