I also have a backup power supply for the modem, mainly to keep the telephone line working, so the fire alarm can always send an alarm during a power failure.  

Lynn,No I do not have a letter because I have telephoned the tax lien holder or their attorney directly.

If they pass your telephone screening, then invite them to see the place. 

We get text messages and telephone calls between midnight and 6 am from our own tenants because a kitchen lightbulb blew out, or because someone is parking in their parking space.

See Vacant Building Ordinance and registration form at https://ipiweb.cityofchicago.org/VBRCN196039Post, on abandoned building, name, address and telephone of owner and owner's agent for managing, controlling or collecting rents on building so legible from nearest public street or sidewalk. (13-12-125)...but sometimes I see also a yellow sticker on the building. the building does not have a red cross on it. is the yellow sticker indicative of some major damage such as flood, extensive fire damage or structural damage ?

Paperwork:Purchase & Sale agreements - Pro seller & Pro buyerLease & Option agreementsSub Contractor agreements and W9'sProperty Inspection FormCheckbookSub To Docs3 day & inspection noticesTools:Drill - (got to take boards down of houses sometimes)Gloves - (protect hands)Step ladder - (got to get those signs nice and high on the telephone poles)Hammer - (posting signs and pulling nails)Nails - (I found roofing nails to be great for signs)Zip ties - (For posting signs on metal poles)Tape Measure - (probably the most important thing.

Your 8 plex could become the subject of a game of telephone and end up being described to half the town as "a Section 8" project.

The "Game of Telephone".Originally posted by @Andrew Johnson:@Brent Bialik So, I do think realtors do help with both the negotiation and 'prevent hurt feelings' aspect of it. 

So, I am very interested in this conversation and have listened to many of the Bawldguy podcasts and also had the initial one hour telephone conversation with Jeff Brown. 

I see a few bandit signs stapled to telephone poles around town.