And if the 25% tariff hits canadian lumber, then everything is going to shut down.I'd like to know when this country is going to actually do something to help new construction.

I generally work with home owners looking for long term management, but I do work with a local broker with access to off-market deals, and he sees a lot of activity in the area.

If we have to start eviction proceedings a second time, we will complete the eviction process and they will have to move.Rules vary from state to state and lease to lease, but on my properties, if the rent was not received, on the 6th they would get a letter stating that late charges have been applied to their account and if they do not pay within 10 days we would start eviction proceedings and all court costs would be applied to their account.  

So what do they do to "find the next great deal"?

You do have to pay the seller the "equity gap".

I'd like to know who else can do loan amounts under $100k.

If you can invest locally, I'd recommend doing that before investing out of state.

I usually don't do this.

The best way to gauge value is to do it yourself based on reviewing comps taht were sold and condition and come up with your own number is what I have found. 

I don't invest overseas, but I do invest in multiple markets across the U.S.