Federal rules state a payoff demand must be supplied within 7 days of legitimate request (unless state rule is more restrictive) so, again, chances are slim to none that you can put a deal together that quickly and even if you could, would have to be an all cash deal with authorized parties (Daughter as documented legitimate successor in interest).

I am pursuing a degree in accounting because I believe it teaches one of the core principles of financial literacy and success such as accounting (management of money) as stated by Robert Kiyosaki (author of rich dad poor dad), Sales (management of people) be taught through experience as a RE agent and  management of businesses is taught through the college or RE agent experience. 

Be aware, too, that the first mortgage holder is unlikely to give you any information about the loan without an authorization form signed (and maybe notarized) by the borrower.

Hi Jordan, I'm no authority, but we do own a couple of MH's and by the description you give, the pipe may very well be a vent stack and rain water emptying should go to sewer or septic.

I suppose every local housing office that administers Section 8 vouchers is different, but I have personal experience with the Lynn Housing Authority office (nicknamed "LHAND") and have found 2 people there who are difficult to deal with, and 2 people there who are angels to work with. 

Although I agree vacancy control would be very negative for landlords, I have to believe the authorities would try and act rationally if they don't want development to come to a screeching halt and turn us current landlords into slum landlords.  

He's the co-author of the bestselling Wealth Can’t Wait and has extensive experience investing in RC properties within LA. 

I just have to be a contrarian here @Caleb Heimsoth  as Caleb states I cannot think of anything risker than remote rehab for beginners.. keep in mind the author is a very experienced real estate professional and what works for him simply is not germane for beginners I know they want to sell books on this site.. but I fear there is going to be some really sad people that try to do this and simply don't know what they don't know.. all to just save 5 to 10k  extra that a flipper that does all the work and takes all the risk makes bringing you a finished product.. you can lose 10 to 20k in a heart beat doing this if not more.. 

Someone has to have the legal authority to sell, in order for you to buy.  

Hacks of OPM databases compromised 22.1 million people, federal authorities sayTwo major breaches last year of U.S. government databases holding personnel records and security-clearance files exposed sensitive information about at least 22.1 million people, including not only federal employees and contractors but their families and friends, U.S.