If anything it is known as the blue house and I think it makes it stand out.

Last-don't let fear stand in your way.

On an uncontested mortgage foreclosure, here anyway, the judge still makes the bank show proof of standing, possession of note at filing, etc.Question: Why are you caring for an abandoned property, and paying the property taxes on a property you don't own.

But, as always, if you want a definitive answer from someone who would stand beside you in court, consult your lawyer.

Even though it stands on its own two feet now, could take margin from 20% to 40%, Debt coverage over 2.0, cap rate of 14% all on conservative estimates and good down pmt....and bank passed. 

I will stand up again and start over but I'm not quite there.

This is why I'd advise renting or living with family (if you can stand it) for at least a year to get familiar, narrow down your search, and find yourself a great deal ... you should be looking the whole time, and if you lock up a great deal sooner then great, but just be prepared for it to take that long and don't settle for a mediocre deal to get it done faster.

The stager was able to put in a King sized bed with 2 night stands next to it and make the room flow the way it should.

I have never met anyone that absolutley couldn't stand to be "alone."  

Also, chances are real good they are unemployed (or unattachable), so if they cause damage, they aren't going to pay for it.The last one was there 30 days with a smart*** unemployed bf who thought he had the standing to tell me what to do and sent my plumber away when he only had about 30 min more of work to do, cost me an additional svc call.