Add sub panel if needed (which is probable given the number of home runs needed when remodeling kitchens and baths now)plumbing: cut out and replace any galvanized drain lines that are accessible at any point in the project.

@Ayodeji Kuponiyi thanks for laying out some building blocks to start with.

properly installed septic systems in the US rarely if ever need to be pumped.but if you plug them up with gunk that changes.with newer builds the tank and drain field will be identified if they are old there will be no record

Most have their homes in a vacation rental program for much of the year and block out in advance the weeks when they wish to travel and swap. 

But I am not sure what information I can get from them.It has been suggested that I call the REO department again and ask them about buying the non-preforming note, but I have hit road blocks with that as well.

There are more factors to consider if you have little ones or already own your personal residence, but house hacking a 3- or 4-unit is a complete no-brainer if you're relatively young and unattached and are currently throwing money down the drain for rent.

There are a couple areas in the city where gentrification is taking place but you really need to know it block by block to get an idea of potential resale.

Most serious is really slow running drains in the upper unit.

MOBILE HOMES VS HOUSES  with 200k in cash ????  I read ZALMAN VELVELS book on mobile homes and the book was simply eye opening into the world of mobile homes.  I HIGHLY recommend it even for the seasoned investor.So I...

I only have to live there a year, and it's better than throwing money down the drain every month in rent.