My neighbors were told similar things also, remove 17 foot rubber trees, trim their Oak Trees (which were recently trimmed and beautiful) the light wasn't getting through and they had a bare spot in yard.

I will put a sign in the yard and take calls, but not schedule viewings until I'm turning it over.

The people for whatever reason just decided to use their back yard as a dump and not take the trash to the curb, not sure why.

Wow, when I first read through this, I started chuckling a bit with the whole deal involving the "pit bull assistance dog", yet another section 8 tenant who when given an inch always takes not just a yard, but several yards, etc !!!

Make sure you have all trades ready to go before rehab start and do your best to make the outside of the house look like there is no work going on (For example: Don't leave any trash in the front yard over night)Also, don't overcapitalize on the work.I like the saying "Nothing sexy, nothing flash just very fundamental"Most of the tenants will not look after the property and a paint and new carpet will be needed after ever vacancy.We bought and rehabbed quite a few in rougher areas but had great systems in place to make it work for everyone.Thanks and have a great day.

If you ignore the couple yards that are mowed twice a year and the lovely new neighbors across the street that have a rusty old trampoline in their front yard, we could probably stay in this home for a few more years.

Me personally I tried it and didn't like it.I am doing much better selling my own commercial listings and buying for myself than watching agents and hand holding them.Travis I don't see a conflict in deal finding.Sure I will look at a deal but doesn't mean I have the cash or time to add another property to my portfolio.So just because I pass it on or list it does not mean it is a crap or a marginal deal.Used to these flat fee companies would list and take the money and not do anything.This left the buyer broker giving an implied fiduciary duty to the seller having to help them and do twice the work for one side of the commission.So our forms changed where you have to check if you are doing a sign in the yard and putting in MLS and thats it or will you be showing,marketing,helping with contracts etc. for a certain flat fee or percentage of commission.This forces the flat fee'rs to do the same amount of work as regular brokers for the small fee and not just list and leave.

If I was buying one property and needed 25k I may be able to swing it but no-one is going to give me 3 8k mortgages.

Next worst thing is loose wood debris in yard, crawl space or basement.

If you do buy it I would have someone clean the yard asap and remove or paint over the tagging on the front.