They work so hard to not pay the rent and game the landlord that if they just put an ounce of that energy in their life into something good their whole world would change for the better.Insurance companies do not want to insure pit bulls or buildings with them for a reason.

Then, if I get all of that done, I need to find out if Citimortgage will take me offer for the property.So, that is the game plan at this point.

@Rolanda Eldridge I have herd that the secret to the game is to be sold and not told.

Hey Matt welcome to BP, I wish I had my head in the real estate game when I was 17, you are well on your way and surely in the right place!

@Jeff Zhou Click my profile and read my "insurance...what a game" thread!

I am still a little blurry on where to start or if i have enough to start or if I should save up some more to get in the game.

REI is a numbers game, so the more people that you reach, the higher your chance of success will be. 

The real estate game is probably the same or more.thanks,Matt

And I am pretty certain in the low end rental markets if you did not secure a home all this stuff would stand a very good chance of being pilfered ..But it sounds like your new to the game and I wish you the best...

If the seller lowers the price significantly and it turns out just to be damaged finishes, you could well come out ahead of the game.