And you also need to repeat the process for multiple deals to a) diversify and b) reinvest (most deals are 3-10ish years).

I do listen to excellent podcasts on Bigger Pockets and am currently in process of doing my second "buy and hold" deal most probably in Jacksonville FL.To all my knowledgeable friends here,  I want to say you do a  "Great Job" teaching others (through discussions) so that Real estate becomes a joyful adventure where newbie investors like me can gain from superb advice !!

The process was okay.

If he was charged with packing a Saturday Night Special, not so much.You have potential on-going substance abuse issues.

We just did a 1031 last summer, feel free to PM me if you want to go over how the process worked for us.  

If they had not wanted to move out, I think the eviction process would have been low cost for us because our real estate agent and brokerage were on the line (they provided the forms and it was part of our agreement)-that being said, I still felt nervous for the 2 months they were there... 

I am looking in the Philly area for some investors, new to this as well, and they are planning on going the tax lien route.  

I am in the process of doing demos for rent manager and Buildium and both seem robust.  

Sounds like a in depth process to apply. 

If I need to go through the formal eviction process; how long before the lease expires should I start the process OR do I have to wait until the day the lease expires?