I have put in numerous offers and am continuing to look at them simultaneously.

Good points Josh...I have had other investors "Steal" my deals on numerous occasions...

I have just getting numerous calls based on "I Buy Houses" type advertising I've recently placed.

I it is owner or non owner do come into play on these questions… To answer these questions 100% accurately, there are numerous questions that come into play… This is advanced foreclosure law class stuff and these are fairly complex foreclosure law questions.

I've looked at numerous properties, including two last weekend with tenants in them.If you want specifics for the local situation, google for landlord/tenant laws, or tenant advocates, or similar terms, along with the town or state.But, I seriously doubt you can prevent showings or other access to the property.Note that you're not under any obligatation to clean the place spic-and-span like an owner who's trying to sell their house would.

Those are some big numers!

There are numerous, numerous books on this topic.

There are numerous vacant new constructions and vacant lots (some new subdivisions are completely vacant lots).

There are numerous banks that will finance using the land as collateral.

You have numerous other expenses, including property management, advertising, maintenance, legal fees, utilities, vacancies, tenant screening, and who knows what else.