For the majority of the properties we manage for our clients, we pass the yard responsibilities to the tenants.

      Yes, I was definitely nervous thinking that it would take a long time to see a response. 

Quote from @Ken Almira: Hey everyone,I recently saw a post from someone asking how to invest in real estate with $25K, and most responses suggested that it's not enough and that putting it into an index fund would be a better option.This got me thinking—are the low or no money down strategies I hear about actually viable?

After sending out thousands and not getting responses, or at least not good ones, I stopped trying this marketing method.

@Abel Curiel I really appreciate your response Abel, sometimes you just need to hear that an idea is a decent idea from someone else besides yourself lol.

No one pics up the phone and email responses take days and are very cookie cutter.

You don't actually own the property until the sale is ratified by the courts as a foreclosure is a legal process though you are generally responsible for the property taxes for the property from the moment you win.

I understand it was (allegedly) caused by a kid, but parents must take responsibility for their children's actions.

Your response really helped me understand the key aspects of short sales, especially regarding title issues, lender valuation, and inspections.I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your expertise!

Not just you throwing bleach on it and painting over it.In general it sounds like you were notified of the issue, attempted to correct the problem but were unable to due to the tenants non response.