I hadn't thought of cash for keys in this scenario but it might be the best solution.  

IE as tree's age they grow in height and width.

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Is the solution to pay a contractor to walk the houses with me until I get the experience?  

Community Enterprise is a professional, full service real estate solutions firm that buys and sells properties throughout the greater Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA area.

Who "bought" the house was Judy & Ivan Johnson who is listed in the deed as Preferred Housing Solutions LLC.  

The mark of a successful investor is being able to manage those problems in stride and work out solutions that are profitable for everyone. 

What are they saying would be the best solution for them?

Excellent location near downtown yet surrounded by trees and across from a park.Right now I do not have the $15k down payment so I would have to finance that also.Will call for a showing today.

I am thinking a flip is going to be the most attainable solution to start but I don't know what financing I could get when I have the down payment.