And if you don't have a lot of time to research or be with the property, and you don't have a trustworthy team established there, you might get quickly up the creek without a paddle.

Some auctions are still live and you raise your paddle to bid.

Theres a 50 $ "paddle'" charge but then you can see whats really going to be sold.

You're swimming upstream w/o a paddle - - put on a life vest and get out.There's other rentals and other landlords where you can be DRY,WARM & happy.

That way your tenants who I suppose have been decent to you, aren't up the creek without a paddle when you inform them!

And don't listen to their agent, he'll sell you right up the river with no paddle.

Now I am just waiting to hear how this will end for her but I already know she is up the creek without a paddle!!

Congrats on your first deal and @Kyle Mccaw is spot on; its all downstream paddling from here.  

A good negotiation in my eyes is like a rally in racquet or paddle sport- if it the current owner is willing to "give it away" then you either paid too much or could have gotten more.

We have Rocking chairs on our screened in back porch overlooking the lake.Pool Table. grill, wifi internet, we provide canoe, kayaks, paddle boat.Games, movies, DTV.fully stocked kitchen.Washer and dryer.Only do a hot tub if you have to due to liability on keeping chemicals correct.