I don't think it is any risk of collapsing.The driveway is about 80 ft long (garage is at back of property and driveway runs down side of house) and is one of those with grass down the middle with slabs either side. 

The pros: - not having to do a major renovation from out of state- easier to get a conventional loan since the house is livable vs. a distressed property (would need to pay cash, do a hard money loan, some other type of financing)- can get a tenant in quicklyThe cons: - you don't know how good the renovation is, could be cosmetic without addressing underlying safety issues (plumbing, electrical, foundation, etc). - a home can pass an inspection but once someone is living in it and putting daily stress on the house (turning faucets on, light switches, turning on heat/AC etc), things can start to malfunction.

Hi Everyone,Licensed Tile Contractor here in beautiful Humboldt County California.

The very cheapest way to go is for you to wash the interior of the house. 1) Washing from the celing to the floor, including everything ( such as lighting fixture covers, the surface area above the cabinets, etc) is extremely time consuming and not easy.

My mother gave me a house she bought in 2010, and its value has increased significantly since then.

Like the title says, I’m interested in buying back a house I used to own.

Quote from @Wesley Tripp: I have found someone interested in selling their house using wholesaling but they have already started talking to a realtor.  

1) House hack or buy within a 2 hour drive.

The housing market in OKC is poised for continued growth and stability. 

I would be looking for mostly abandoned or run down houses that need repairs.