It’s free and that is one way to get free listings.judical states also have to file a lawsuit and you can search civil suits or contact sheriffs offices to get the calendar and listing for foreclosurespaying for a site is all in one and maybe worth it compared to how much time you are spending searchjngif you stay in one area then I recommend what I mentioned  

Or, can you spend a little (or a lot) more and find a home that you'll be able to move into sooner and with less stress along the way?

I spend 1 hr (on the high side) per month managing. 

Nope - My strategy assumes that rates rise long-term, and calls for spending less than I make.

Not everyone wants to spend all their time with their kids..

Can you extend settlement in order to get approvals? 

I would strongly recommend spending the money to meet with an attorney for an hour before you put anything in writing to your tenant.Good Luck!

If you want to be completely self-sufficient, you're willing to build an Earthbag home or another building that can be earthquake proofed but can still be run without public utilities, you can spend a ton of money on a well and can have that well water processed to remove contaminated mine crap, you have a great off-road vehicle and you can figure out how to deal with the flooding without redirecting that water onto someone else's land then you can definitely live there.If it's an Investment you're after, give that up.

So, if an agent says that, its not something you should be spending your time second guessing.

@Agustin Conti Are you sure you'll be able to sell it and recoup your spend?