It is in Portsmouth VA close to lots of miliarty installments

There may be a hybird installment contract available that passes ownership on a restricted basis until the obligation is fully paid, the concept is to have the title restored to the seller if less than 10% of the principle has been paid with notice of default and a deed of trust provision if 10% or more has been paid.  

It's easy to install yourself and the latest stuff is durable and elegant.

Also, for repairs when was the roof installed, is the plumbing copper?

I then think we should install auto gate opener at lease not allowing every car to get in, then people said what if it got hit by car then no one can get out/in...

I am in the process of tracking down the owners.Here are numbers on a couple of vacant houses, I know the cost estimates are high as I have not seen the interiors and exteriors of some indicate some extensive rehab will be required and I'd rather overestimate than underestimate costs.Property 1 (4 bed/2 bath,  1224 sq ft)All brick house, online photos of inside show it has been demo down to studs (neighbor told me someone installed drywall about 3 months ago, but no one has returned since then.)  

Owner had french drains installed since hes owned the property which seems to have cured any water issues that it's had.

I'm planning to invest in previous metals until I get it to a state where I can invest in real estates. 

I used to run into this often as a cable installer/technician.

A plumber will have to install the part but you'll at least be able to pre-order the part and have them install after it arrives in a single visit. might help to troubleshoot with customer service before calling plumber.2nd, Buy any simple efficient replacement shower head and replace with that existing shower wand assembly.