Would You Ever Take Over Someone Else’s Problem?

[David Litt]

I recently came across a property where the seller wasn’t really selling the house… they were selling the problem attached to it.

• The roof leaked.

• Back taxes were owed.

• Tenants were behind on rent.

On paper, it looked like a nightmare. But the numbers also showed that if someone was willing to step in, untangle the mess, and put in the work, there was significant upside.

It made me think: in real estate, we don’t just buy properties — we often buy challenges. Some investors thrive on that, others avoid it at all costs.

So here’s my question for the community:
👉 Would you take on a property with multiple problems if the long-term upside was worth it?
👉 Or do you stick to “clean” deals only?