VAloans.com has some info but thats more or less the general overview.

Generally they say something to the effect of "We'll come take the panels back and sue you for damages".

You generally are buying with clear title and title insurance, as per the auction terms.

Generally, owning investment real estate in S corporations or C corporations (or LLCs who have elected to be those entities should be avoided.

Does anyone have recommendations for a reliable General Contractor in Columbia, SC?

Get to know your target area and keep watch for deals that make sense, but generally value investing is dead in this segment of the cycle.

As far as some general criteria/thoughts:- My workplace is in the Cobb/Vinings area and I would ideally like to be a < 30 min drive to work (though I don't mind if its up to 1 hour away since that is my current commute)- I'm interested in using a FHA loan to put ~5% of a down payment (3.5% down pmt + 1.75% upfront mortgage insurance premium)- My target all-in purchase price range is between 200k - 400k - I would prefer to live in a 'A' or 'B' class property that I could rent another unit to a young or established professional/college or grad student- Just from discussion with my friends, a lot of them seem to dig living in areas like Midtown, Buckhead, Virginia Highlands, Brookhaven, Lindbergh.. how feasible would it be for me to househack in any of those areas and expect to generate a decent return in the future once I move out and rent out my unit?

Generally people pay a quiet title agency, which costs money.3.

Hi -How have others handled it when general contractors have increased the cost after the job was complete without an agreement for additional work.

This should give you info on the owner, how long they owned, what they purchased for, and a general outline of the property