Well all 3 were bought for significantly less than their last sale price, and more importantly the previous owners had done extensive remodeling and improvements to the properties, for which I did not have to spend money. 

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I have done extensive research and the people paying the taxes for I don't know how long contacted me.

(using the 50% rule) but you've got an older roof and all sort of aging appliances I just really have to question how the property is going to cashflow say 5-10-15 years down the road if you have to do extensive maintenance.

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When you buy real estate you are in control of improvements, rents to charge, tenant selection, how to finance and if or when to sell.

@Larry Fried Thank you.Its $75 monthly and includes the following terms:1.For each time a unit is leased (on a 12 month lease) REALTOR© shall receive $750 of the first full month’s rent.2.For each additional 12 month extension REALTOR© shall receive $99 upon an executed lease extension.3.Initial Start-Up or Initiation Fee- Upon execution of the contract Owner shall pay REALTOR© a fee of $99 to begin the relationship: This fee is a non-refundable fee.4.

She said the bank gave the house to select portfolio servicing, shes happy to give me the house and says it needs to be refinanced.