Try networking locally with real estate groups, investor groups, rental owner associations, a local REI, etc. 

Squatters can now be locked out of a property and their possessions removed, but a landlord CANNOT physically remove the squatters themselves.The local police are supposed to enforce these laws and assist landlords in removing squatters.The reality is that when you call the Detroit Police to remove squatters:1) The police often don’t know/care about squatter laws and state you must take the squatters to court to evict them.

It’s important to work with a real estate advisor to understand what’s best for your situation and any specific requirements in your local area.

They represent you.A quick call to a local real estate attorney may be helpful.

Especially if you have a local handyman you can trust to take care of the property.

I’m looking to network with other investors and contractors who share a passion for the local market.

I'm not opposed to spending the money and have a demo scheduled with them this week, but was curious if anybody else has other data providers that they like better for more niche areas of distress such as bankruptcy, probate, divorce, code violations etc. that I can stack with my current data.I have submitted right-to-know requests with the local counties but only certain information is available and can be cumbersome.

But I am looking for a local CPA.I see no compelling reason for that. 10 years ago, most of the local clients of my firm liked to come to our Houston office.

If the money is not held according to local landlord tenant law and/or was was spent (either intentionally or unintentionally), that act would be treated as an exclusion no different than under any other insurance policy.

I have done it myself 3 times and have helped a ton of people locally do the same thing as their agent!