BTW, FL has a sate transfer fee (i think that's the docs stamps above) that makes the closing cost a bit more expensive in FL vs. other states.Dani

They will also know local standards for who pays which closing costs.....in PB county, seller typically pays for the title insurance and state doc stamps.  

If you ever need help on doing it the right way - how to handle the lead call or how to close transactions that make money - do send me a note or call - I'd be glad to assist.A SUGGESTION:  For the time it takes to get envelopes, stamps, write a compelling letter, get a mailing list and wait for a response you could be looking a houses - Try this -Use the 50 house rule - look at 50 houses in the community where you want to investDo not make offers - look at and tour as many houses as you can 3-5 per dayKeep a journal - keep notes of what the seller and the agent tells you - determine the price per S.F. - this will give you an indicator and a comparison of prices in your marketing area.Your goal should be to become super knowledgeable on value in your area.

If people don’t know that you have assets, then they are less likely to sue because there’s no use in suing people that qualify for food stamps.

They offer an APP that is intuitive and I actually used the time stamps as a "time clock" to keep track of time invested.

If you don't have forwarding address put it to the address of the apartment they left, and if it's returned to you keep in stamped envelope to show delivery service attempted.but if you rent out earlier you'd have to adjust the move out charges because you can't collect rent on same space from 2 tenants.. so you'd also owe them any rent collected if it's not vacant till 12/9. but they are gone and sounds like its good they are.. do what you think your entitled to do per your lease.The woman can not give the OK to do anything, she is not legally responsible for the leaseholders listed on the lease, without Power of attorney. 

Dan Kennedy rocks for Direct Marketing Secrets.Hand written yellow letters on lined legal pads with small non business envelopes, hand written, cute stamps, like kitten stamps, work the best to get opened.Message needs to be short and sweet, like "I noticed that you own a property located at [Property’s Address] that appears to be vacant.If you are interested in selling this property, I can make you an all cash offer or work with you on some other terms that we both can agree on.

as @Wayne Brooks said, with one correction, you can get permits, but not your Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical without having a licensed Contractor sign and stamp them. it's also not worth the risks involved.

I am beginning to see how this could get expensive after a while, at about $0.50 per stamp.

There are other filing details... like make 5 copies of the summary ejectment and magistrate summons forms, bring a stamped envelope, verify if your county accepts checks or not (in Wake, you need to be on the "check accepted" list)... but you want to get the details right to avoid having your case continued or, worse, dismissed.