That is a good question and there will probably be different answers because the ideal cure is pretty expensive. 

I’ve been interested in RE investing for several years, as I’ve found that I’m good at digging up opportunities and closing, and I enjoy crunching numbers and analyzing problems.I’m interested in meeting people who have set up private money / private equity deals in the past, especially if it involved single-family residential buy-and-hold strategy.I’m also looking at pulling the trigger on the local Lifestyles Unlimited seminar, because I have a lot to learn, and also because I want access to what Lifestyles considers “best practices” in what will be my market.I’m happy to hear all sides of any idea and my hobbies include playing devil’s advocate and drumming at my local church.

@Mindy Jensen I'm not seeing this episode listed in Google play.

Ideally I'm looking for a lender in the Northern Colorado area but would appreciate any info on any institution which might offer this product.

Hopefully the seller wants to play ball because I offered $23k below list. 

@Jay Hinrichs So what happens on all of these syndicated deals in which the interest rates are accelerated 12 months into a 24 month rehab/re-positioning play? 

@David Simon I haven't tried using those sites for comps but I use Zillow and put "Recently sold" then play with the filters to get something close to the house I'm looking for.

If I can play that game online, I'm all for it!

I’ve been tip towing and playing cautiously for far too long.

It’s just one of those “oops” that I deal with daily in contracting and have to not let it get to me.As far as the realtor mentioning that they removed insulation, and I assume replaced it.....of course they did, there was a leak, a leak automatically means there was water, but not necessarily mold.