@Kasey Hardt very interesting,  didn't realize this was a pattern but even I've got friends that are getting recruited to the area for medical device startups etc, so could be a very interesting trend to watch.

Hello buyers in the Spokane, WA area and the PNW!

Call the mechanic or gas station up the street and ask the owners if they know someone.

If I read the story correctly, your client did not report rental income.

They don't want the company to be potentially liable if an owner doesn't follow through with the inspections and repairs.After the GFC, we needed the capital investment or they would have had to tear down more houses than the thousands that they already have.

If it were me, I'd be looking for something in that location to offset the negative impact of the casino. 

How you use the equity will be important. 

Here’s the context:The house appears vacant, with a large tree that has fallen on the property.From what I can see, the house seems full of furniture and might even be a hoarder home.I’ve skip-traced the property and found that the owner has unfortunately passed away.The house seems to be mortgage-free, and I’ve identified three phone numbers associated with the son, who I believe is the heir.I’d like to reach out to the son to express my interest in purchasing the property, but I want to ensure I do so respectfully while also gathering the right information.Here are my questions:What’s the best way to approach the heir while showing my condolences for their loss?

I would consider the tenant's past, as well as the condition of the unit, my local market, and other factors.

Columbus, GAYou can go look up the remaining 21 markets, but you get the idea.