Unfortunately I do not have access to much capital, however, I am able-bodied and can perform cosmetic repairs, and will be moving up to heavier stuff once I can get more exposure to it.

The town says "waste water"  but it smells like sewage and is grey in color.  4) Our Cash on Cash is a negative number but we are above 1% for the 1% rule.Here is our plan:1)  we are confident in the area and can conservatively ask 2400 a month for both units. 

Cats can be lighter on the wear and tear but I've heard that they can smell up a place.Dogs are heavier on wear and tear, tend to be louder, and will use your yard (if you have one) as their bathroom.

I looked at a foreclosure a few years ago, and I remember smelling the mold from the front yard.

I liked Lance's "I smell a rat" comment, which in my mind is confirmed by the Seller's willingness to let you believe in overly-optimistic pro forma numbers, such as low property tax figures!

Hi Everyone,Could any body please give me some advises for my first investment?

He said here is my problem , it will be 6 months till I get permits and I need it cleaned out , the neighbors 4 doors down can smell it .

It smells of dog urine, there are claw marks on the window sills, roaches everywhere, soap scum/dirt in the tubs/sinks and tile floors, a broken window, and zero yard maintenance....etc, and she has sent me pictures of everything. 

@Adrian Provenza An overdose isn't that extreme, if you've had to deal with a dead body in an STR prior to the overdose. 

The inside of the house smelled horrible and after all the personal items were removed and the carpet and pad, it was better but not completely resolved.