My piece of advice would be to make sure you have a great agent in your corner to help you assess the market, make informed decisions, etc. having a good agent can be day & nights difference when it comes to your experience.

Mailing/emailing a notice to "start the clock" doesn't cost much and should be done to NOT lose time if tenant doesn't pay.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor you can find the vendor paperwork package on our website and submit it to Jade@ - end is the same as my e-mail address below.

Find a wholesaler and get on their mailing list as well not just realtors.

Vacant SFH, absentee owner, 100% equityYou send a direct mail or postcard asking the seller how much they want for their property. 

I got this e-mail too.

He bought a piece-o-crap house for 5k.

Feel free to drop a piece of advice or let me know if you'd be interested in connecting!

Because in this case zoning took a 155 acre piece of real estate with incredibly prime location, and made it only worth at maximum 145 acres miles outside the city. 

Send a Lease Violation Notice immediately - by mail with proof of delivery required (cheap date through post office) and or affix the notice in a envelope with his name on it on the door of the unit.