Now I hear from them as often as I hear from credit card companies and "Dish Network".

Track the ads to see how long they have been running- if you print them off your computer put them (line listings, and occasional pictures) in a three ring binder for a great reference.

You are still buying from the owner.Banks occasionally will sell the loan before the foreclosure.

Occasionally in this situation the tenant will go to a hotel for the two weeks, then move back in, but it's just a big hassle.

Though I specialize in SFR, I occasional run into individuals needing commercial expertise.

Figuring a deal that closely will get you into trouble.Having said all that, if you honestly want to try to accurately estimate, I have been very satisfied with the data and format available from http://www.contractor-books.com/Software.htmFor a very reasonable cost, I use the CD estimator occasionally to keep the contractors honest, and find it pretty accurate as to materials.

The tenant spends the rent on a pitbull and you're going to evict them - YOU'RE A SLUMLORD.The tenant is involved in a drug bust and you're going to evict them - YOU'RE A SLUMLORD.The tenant is a pig with dirty dishes and uneaten food everywhere.

Yet in a city with a metropolitan area population of over 5.5 million, there's an occasional client that fits well into this type of profile.

Thank you very much.Is it okay if I occasionally throw you guys some more questions in this thread?

My goal is to get out of the rat race and occasionally turn a deal when I want to.