@Ron Dayley perfect example is this home: http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/602-Avondale-Rd-Oak-Grove-KY-42262/105786961_zpid/ It is a 3/2 with 1344 sq ft a one car garage and what could easily become a fenced in yard.

My agent thinks this could be an issue for resale so I'm considering installing a manufactured single car garage from Home Depot on a concrete slab to make it more appealing.

Profit can be made in any economy...and yes, lost too, but if you understand and follow the three diciplines I listed above, your "loses" will be only your profit...and your "seed" money will remain in your hands.  

We had one guy who didn't come until morning for like 10  inches of snow but he was shoveling the individual cars out in the parking area, not what I asked for or needed.  

He's a nice dude who has explained things well to me, has been serving the community for 30 years, and seems to have my best interests in mind.Is the broker "on my side" or should one treat them like car salesmen (respectful but aware that they are trying to sell you for the highest price possible)?

.* I have no debt service obligations other than $180 per month in credit card payments and $70 per month in car insurance.* I have a 9-year-old chapter 7 bankruptcy that was due to medical bills.My parents have offered to help me financially, which would consist of them taking out a line of credit on a rental property they own free and clear to loan to me, which I would be required to repay at a flat 10% of the money borrowed (for down payment, fixed & holding costs, and renovations).  

I have a 102 year old house with 7 seven bedrooms and a 3 car garage under contract that I plan on living in, and renting the extra bedrooms.

If you needed a locksmith to unlock your car on the weekend, he would probably take maybe 5 mins. to do that, once he arrived. 

I had a similar situation dad died Jan 2012 and between changing names on Property titles, getting properties property set up with insurance name changes,and other things I was shocked as to how much needed to be done besides paying all the expenses for funeral and transferring titles on cars and getting life insurance figured out..

(never stop negotiating - ask for buyer incentives - the furniture, car in garage, money back at settlement, possession - delayed settlement - subject to existing financing - offer a hybrid arrangement, financing secured by other property, no interest mortgage - split note financing - re-fi for take over/assumption)Always consider second stage negotiations for price reduction (give good reasons - exposed repairs after inspection - other issues found)Use safety contingent clauses in the event 3rd party assignee is not locatedSince you are doing your due diligence this target building - you should look for expired listing in the area and make offers on them also.