Does the ocean front area of Hampton Roads Virginia appeal to you?

I'm guessing there is also deferred maintenance on the house so maybe get some estimates as to what it will cost to put the house in marketable condition. ie, you don't need to know the ARV as much as what the house is worth in its present condition.Foreclosures cost banks money and time so if they could just get a wad of cash and be done with it, that should be appealing.

If you want to stay in it, you'll have to treat it like a job and put in the time to learn the tricks of the trade and hussle.But therein also lies the potential. 

I also recently posted a link where 98% of Detroit is now seeing appreciation, stats don't lie, good time to look closer at this market for appreciation and cash flow

I appealed to the CEO by email and he wouldn't budge.

Also, the appeal to many of direct investing is that a cash poor investor can put in sweat equity to increase the return.

Whenthe cabinets get the needed and exiting look, it improves the overallcurb appeal.

Just curious to hear everyones thoughts on how to make the front of this house appealing.

We've read ( LOTS ), listened to countless podcasts and after a year of research and saving we're now in a place where we have the 20% downpayment and can invest in our first rental property.Roofstock really appeals to us as first timers as it seems to remove a lot of the hurdles that typically face out of state investors ( we live in Silicon Valley and cannot afford a California rental property ).

@Drew Lied I agree with @Nicole Heasley - what are your suspicions?