If you can, strike up a casual conversation with the tenants and the neighbors.

This rents $850, i felt like we striked up good conversation and she seemed surprised how pleasant and concerned.My question is how would i really determine if it worthy to make a visit.

Only those who have proven to be animals. 1 or 2 strikes, and all you get is a tent. or a box.That's how I would run it :)

TIME being the key component to strike a deal.Why did she say she was selling??

This is also because a seasoned investor may be able to strike a better deal than you will be able to.

It affects my confidence in the neighborhood, so I'd like not only to keep my stuff from being stolen but to ensure the thieves are caught when they do strike - potentially preventing dozens of homeowners from suffering the same fate.One I idea I thought I'm pursuing is putting a tracking device on the fridge/stove, or whatever, until the house is occupied.

Not knowing how to go about it.Your advice seems to make sense, just think we are left with no money and try to work our way up and see how the Real Estate Investments would become the reality.Let us keep exploring options until we strike the chord.

That loyalty will get you special treatment when you need it (usually when disaster strikes).

Secondly, the bond market reduced some of its "fear factor" premium as news stories made it clear that a U.S. strike against Syria would not occur during the week.

Say 7 year lease with an option to purchase strike price of the existing loan balance, if amount of upside down is 10% max or so.