I've heard of using auctions and foreclosures but is there a system that most investors use to find their deals away from using the MLS?

It appears I have more control over that but that's the risk ABC will take..Also ABC lending me the money with a lean on the property will not work.

Millcreek has a great school system.

This allows the landlord more control.

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No, but I once had a someone break into one of my properties by pulling the power meter in order to bypass a security system.

When I'm sifting through potential investments I do a simple rough estimate using the 4 square system to evaluate the potential cash flow.

I had to pay for an appraisal on both properties as not all their properties work for the implied value system they use.

Are the rents controlled or are they the right price. 

The price you were quoted is 1) a HUGE spread so something fishy is going on 2) a new system for a house 1,400 sq ft would only run about $8,000 with completely brand new duct work on the entire house, new compressor, and new furnace.