It is situated right by the UMD Medical system and many young families or graduate students live in the area - making for great tenants. 

There are plenty of students and medical professionals here who will continue to need a room to live in (and have the money to pay for it regardless of the broader economy).Best of luck!

My female significant other is proficient in Spanish and was helping me through this whole process but now she's too busy taking care of the kids and started medical school.....

I had rentals, but I found I cannot charge medical insurance to my rental business via the schedule E.

Augusta is a good market for MTR due to the low price point and the fact that they have a medical center (multiple hospitals in the same area).

Or is it a medical debt from a few years ago when their child got sick with cancer that they just haven't been able to keep up with and therefore has dragged down their credit?

Zillow attempted it, lost a significant amount of money, and ceased flipping operations.

Retirement, help pay for medical expenses? 

If they will, then you are home free...If you are considering doing it before you own it, CWIS will see the repair on their inspection visit and issue a "cease and desist" to keep you off the property.If your bid was already accepted, AND you have already submitted the contract and EMD within the two day window, the clock is ticking...

Hi Miko,You are allowed to ask for a letter from the licensed medical/mental health professional whom provided the ESA documentation to confirm the alleviation of a disability performed by the service animal.I will be following this thread in regard to pet fee reimbursement, as I'm unaware of that answer.