Here, they use a special paint to treat any affected wood (anything that can't be replaced) that stops mold from growing and spores from spreading.

Are there any wholesalers just outside the city that specialize in selling homes in the $10-30k range?

I am a fellow investor and real estate CPA who specializes in tax strategy for investors.  

I'm not taking on any new clients but If you private message me I can give you a referral really good CPA who specializes in foreign real estate investors.Hope this helps good luck*I'm assuming you didn't rent the property, if you did you would also need to recapture depreciation

The idea is to minimize risk wherever possible and we civil engineers specialize in recognizing risk because we've been screwed by every rule you can imagine.

We would probably recommend looking for Mortgage Brokers in your area who specialize in chattel mortgage. 

It may also require certain language in the organizational documents, so it really takes an attorney who specializes in these types of structures, so it may be easier to just make it a single member LLC.Now every State is different, but in most cases as long as it is a "bonafide" business interest, there is usually not significantly more protection with a multi member LLC over a single member.Hope this helps, good luck!

would help if you delineated what your new to and what you need help with.but a good start for any beginner is the local REIA meetings they are full of beginners like you.mid stride folks and the one's who are doing very well who go there to find bird dogs and deals for little to no effort  LOL.And or if you really want in the business then go pay a few hundred bucks and get your RE pre license materials study take the test pass the test and go work for a broker who specializes in whatever aspect of real estate your interested in.. be in SFR  Multi  Commerical  leasing...

There is not much issues with the building, I have seen their budget and dates of major repairs/ life expectancy, potential special assessments..etc.I guess I don't want to overpay for it, but the same time if I was going to offer $62500, extra $2500 it is not a huge deal.

Are there any special requirements when you buy from the US Marshals Service other than pay with cash?