I know of numerous people who are running them in Tennessee and in Galveston.

Hello Everyone,I just joined BP and after reading numerous informative threads and comments, I would love to introduce myself to the rest of the team.I am completely new to real estate investing, and am swamped with all of the incredible information on this site.

It usually has numerous investor and real estate meetups.

Bad press + Bad charma = No for MeEven though it is technically by the book so to speak, politics and public perception could turn a great deal in to a great nightmare.

I’ve complained numerous times as well as other neighbors who have since moved out because of her smoking.

A lot of contractors cannot float or front money for any length of time and this will become an issue as you progress in the project if the GC is strapped for cash.Overall if you can get a lender, HUD consultant, and GC that have worked together on numerous deals together, your project has a much better chance of going smoother when you are in the rehab phase. 

I've found people numerous times on Craigslist who have hauled junk, including refrigerators, away for free for me.

It is very easy for investors to only see what they want to see and as such can simply ignore the realities of the cost of investing...........Look See I made another $500 in my property investment by throwing cash at it......NOPE.Investing is never about perception it is about reality.

They have the necessary systems in place to handle the numerous obstacles thrown at them through the life-cycle of the note.  

@Mark DiGioia there are numerous property management softwares out there that can help you collect your rent online as well as provide other property management features.