Hey there,I'm in the market for a single-family home (SFH) on about an acre of land in St.

An investor doesn't pay asking prices or waste their time trying to negotiate 5-10% off asking price.An investor calculates an offer price based upon what price it will take to make their ROI target number work!

If she really believes there is an environmental based illness, she should move asap.

Does anyone know any companies that will insure conditionally, based are her remediating the issues after close?

If you are Chicago based, we have a fantastic community for sure.

I was considering selling a property using a land contract or contract for deed.

While I can't definitively say which are the absolute top 5 zip codes in Columbus, I can help you narrow your search for Class A neighborhoods that offer a good balance of rental cash flow, low vacancy rates, safety, and strong school systems.Some promising areas to consider based on general market research include New Albany (43064), known for excellent schools, safety, and strong rental demand, although cash flow might be lower due to higher property values.

Hi @Jeanette Land, I've been using my first SFH purchase as a college rental for a few years now and it's worked out very well for me.

When coupled with a good homeowners insurance policy, you can have most of your bases covered.An example would be.....if my A/C unit dies, then I would call the Home Warranty company to come service/repair/replace it. 

Any amount expended or loss sustained by an owner or lessee on account of the demolition of any structure must be capitalized as part of the basis of the land on which the structure was located.