I know this option is becoming a bit more popular with builders so maybe just look around.Even in a case where you buy a house hack now and are paying what you pay currently in rent I would still think it is a good deal since you have the ability to own property within the Wasatch front.

Fresh paint in warm neutral colors like greys are popular nowadays.

Btw, the bank has put the propert back on market through a popular auction website hiding the oil tank and possible contamination issue (also advertised as financable), hoping they could pass on liability and make a deal.

Far from the most popular answer, but over funded whole life policy ala Nelson Nash be your own banker.  

For tenant friendly state (let say California) it is definitely popular approach...and on other side, for landlord friendly state (Texas for example) is less likely to see cash for keys.One more reason to know your game and your exit strategies when the things goes south... 

We have 3 major investor associations in Milwaukee, the AASEW focuses on buy&hold, the REIA more on flipping and the third one is the very popular Brew City FB group.

They also use TenantTurner, which has become really popular.

The midway point on the top ten list was Singapore, Singapore, which came in at three dollars and thirty-four cents, over a dollar and fifty cents cheaper than San Francisco per square foot.Key Takeaways:Wanting to live in one of the most popular cities in the world does not come cheap and might not be within your budget.UK-based Nested rated 87 cities based on rent affordability using dwellings currently available on the market in the respective cities.Worldwide among the top ten cities with the highest rent per square feet are Washington, D.C., New York City, San Francisco, and L.A."

Buying a home with CashBuying a home with cash has become increasingly popular for many investors but often an investor will be caught with the restrictions to cash out loans if they need to get their money back.

I live just to the west of 77007 (in 77057), and that is a nice, popular area for young professionals.