you will find tons of examples, poor signage, little security, worn paint, no one answers the phone, etc. start on google maps, street view, then start driving. you'll know it when you see it.Public Storage/Extra Space Storage it aint!

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Texas division of banking (whatever they are called in that state) probably should have done something but appears they didn’tDHS actually is one of the departments that prosecuted criminal financial crimes - most think of them only as border patrol as their major function but they also investigate this type of activityhttps://www.dhs.gov/hsi/investigate/financial-crimeTime will tell if these cases ever go anywhere but for those involved probably just happy someone finally picked up a phone to atleast listen to IRS criminal is another good one to sic on them..

Secondly is to outsource everything to a professional so you are basically acting as the developer/project manager.

You gonna put someone in default because they didn’t answer a phone?

Readers are advised to seek professional advice.

Find RE professionals in those markets.

Most importantly you can refine your phone technique at a low cost.

I learned that it's better to go for quality the first time if you want it to last.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Buy real estate as a "real estate professional."3.