Water line is relatively easy to repair/replace.

There are several ways to improve and repair your credit.

Every investor has their own "deal evaluation sheet"You need info such as bedrooms, baths, repairs needed, their monthly payments, their mortgage balance, how much they want for the property, will they let you take over their mortgage payment, why are they selling, etc....Most importanly you need to know their motivation for selling and if it is even worth your time to look at this property.

No major repairs at all 25-45 day project at most the bldg. is not occupied but is not in disrepair.

While this last practice may seem overly challenging or even burdensome, it is a sales technique that will always be available to the motivated entrepreneur and that has withstood the test of time while getting many new and under funded business ventures on their feet.Your appearance when meeting the prospect plays an important role in creating the right impression and achieving a positive influence, but not in the way that many people think.

This technique is definitely one that I would not overlook, and follow up is critical.

When you get a loan to buy a property, almost all conventional lenders will use the lower of the purchase price or the appraised value.You can, however, get rehab loans that will base the value on the price after repairs.

Count on vacancies, and repairs when you rent in a good neighborbood. 

Another one I like, is to include, when applicable, an "Owner Repair Agreement" that spells out what repairs the owner will make on his own, a time frame for completion, and what happens if the work is not done.

., 1984 construction available for me to purchase @ $84,000; estimated necessary repairs = $4k.