At some point, it make sense for you to consider getting your agent's license ($1,200 up front and $100/mth), to have full MLS access and ability to inspect properties, control deals, bid low on HUD properties, and earn an occasional commission.

Oh, and just to be sure this is worth your time, I am going to treat you to Giordano's Deep Dish pizza.

Though I try to stay in the top 4 counties (Tarrant, Dallas, Collin, Denton) we occasionally go to Johnson and Ellis county as well.

You can buy HUD keys online, but they do change them occasionally and use different keys than they used to.

I used MAS 90 accounting software in the mortgage business, it's updated now, but you probably don't want to buy that to figure an occasional loan payment. 

., that you are trying to dish off. who knows.

If I can figure out how to manage them with a little more ease while flipping occasionally, that might be the right solution.Andy,Thanks a bunch for responding.

Occasionally had some late charges but very few.

I do get emails from them occasionally, but they're clearly properties that they can't sell with one phone call to their best buyers.

Occasionally the probate attorney will say something like 'That offer is ridiculously low, you (executor of the estate) should just list it with my Realtor friend' .. but for the most part I don't think it's an issue if the property really needs significant repairs.