Hey @Tyler Flagg - there are a few forum articles on here about rehabbing houses with really bad cigarette damage.

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Time is a much an asset to me as money.Cashflow, as I understand from all the articles I've read here, is the NOI-OE-Mortgage.

There are articles on bp about the subject.

@Amy Robinson here is another good site (that we subscribe to) that has articles specific to your question.http://whitecoatinvestor.comgood luck

Yes, trying to scare you (and any relevant readers) a little bit.My best suggestion would be to somehow find a private lender that agrees with your investment analysis, enough to front the full purchase price on closing - maybe to be found somewhere on BiggerPockets?

I've read articles of people touting FHA loans and only 3% down, however without tenants in place your personal income must qualify for the loan, and with prices around $700,000 most individuals would not qualify.

But I'm sure we treated you well.Interesting article Brian thanks.

I have it in a article. 

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