@Ronald Benson Yes, you have to make sure it is the first mtg foreclosing….not a second mtg or hoa, and check for back taxes, etc.

David Faulkner when I'm doing a Reno I periodically check in with an interior designer to tie together the finishes.

If you ever need any assistance related to long-term renting (rental analysis, trends, etc) feel free to reach out, I'd be happy to help!

At my company we specialize in rental property management and we also would be happy to be a resource for tailored advice to ensure your future investments align with your financial goals.Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss further or if you were to need property management solutions in the future.

My plan is to use the grant to purchase  a duplex  and live in one side for free or close to it.

The house I just bought already had one in the back that I will be able to live in for free!

Go to "flip with rick" on youtube to get started. you don't have to pay for anything upfront since they have a ton (and i mean a ton) of material for free and they are being fully honest and upfront with the amount of work it is going to take.

Check out the Free Beginners Guide this should give you some ideas.Also check out posdcast #25 where four new investors talk about how they got started.

Perhaps this agent and vendor are ready to be creative, as 3 years is a long time to carry property with no income.If you have any specific questions about owner financing, feel free to contact me, I've done a number of deals like this on the private market. 

If you ever need help managing these processes or have any further questions, feel free to reach out.