What you put in to it, it spits back an answer.

You should have answered this question before closing on the property.

A new townhome purchase, based upon what we can afford, would be between $2500-2700 per month, plus a $35-50K down payment, and HOA, which is typically $500-800 per month).I'd be curious to get some feedback and opinions on the pros and cons of the above.Any advice is greatly appreciatedThank you*we are looking in Palm Harbor, Apollo Beach and Dunedin The short answer is: it depends on your long term goals and immediate financial position.  

great answer

Originally posted by @Brian Tumminello:I heard these zip codes in Memphis provide great opportunities: 38135, 38134, 38133, 38016, 38018, east side of 38125 38141.

Answering your question about my investing, I started 30 years ago with lease options, particularly with lease option assignments, (cooperative assignments). 

To answer your quesiton read your HELOC docs, some say money can only be used for that property and others do not.

I'd prefer the answers come from those in the program or from those who were involved with the program at one time or another.Thank you!  

I have had pest control in multiple times but the professionals say it isn't going to help until the place is decluttered and cleaned up, and i can't get them to do that so in my eyes getting rid of them is the only answer to getting rid of the pests. 

Short answer - it dependsYes, you definitely want a specialist for the level of distressSome inspectors are savvier than others