Shoot, one of them (w/almost 200K student loan debt (undergrad and grad)) was even able to get a down payment assistance grant from a local community lender (She is an attorney for a local government agency).

We're looking at neighborhoods that are already in good shape, or are pretty close to getting there... west of 75/85, but inside the perimeter, from Grant Park north to Morningside/Lenox Park.

Hi @Grant Smith, I like that you are asking this question about direct mail.

If the tenant will not grant access, your state certainly has laws on the books that provide the seller with the ability to post a notice in the door and come with law enforcement ad a locksmith to gain access.

@Grant Swartzentruber  Hey Grant, we actually back out of that deal because it was too far away from us.  

Normally when I have a tenant that I choose not to charge (trying to avoid drama, not enough to worry with, unsure of true cost, choosing not to replace right away), I normally list those out at the bottom in the comments section so that they and any lawyers or judges who get involved later know that leniency was granted.  

I closed on my first purchase (primary residence, 3 bedroom and renting the other 2 rooms to roommates) one month ago. 5% down on a 30 year conventional with an 805 credit score, though my lender gave me a 2% grant at closing so I really only put down 3%.

If and when granted, you'll need to take that order from the bankruptcy court back to municipal court to reinstate the case.

And then, a jury trial date is set in another three weeks (not sure why it was being granted as we have all the evidence to prove that the tenants have not been paying rent)Our lawyer advised us new fees for the jury trial... we have already paid for 2 trials, a sheriff eviction.... but I cannot see the end of it (since it seems like it automatically granted the tenant's right to drag the case and continue to live in our house for free ..) not sure how much more are we going to pay for the eviction legal fees and how long it's going to take...

If they can't make a date then I need to in writing grant then an extension which I will do only a for a few days.