@Tracy Z.

Jeff Z wrote: I think there are much better, more concise books about the subject...Like what?

LOLMind you, I automated everything: Keyless Entry with Z-Wave system, Thermostat, Cameras, etc.

Originally posted by @Ivan Z.

Based on my experience the contractors that show up on page 1 results typically have a sophisticated enough operation that they can take you from A-Z and hit all the aforementioned checkboxes fairly easily.  

So, to the OP, please educate yourself.http://dconc.gov/government/departments-f-z/tax-administration/foreclosure/property-tax-foreclosure-faq is a good place to start. 10%, not 5% deposit to the clerk of court.

In the US to help the consumer make sense of the fees and the impact on the cost of borrower we have Regulation Z which has rules around the proper easy to understand disclosure of the cost of a loan which are illustrated in the Truth In Lending Act (TILA).

Richmond was the obvious choice for me because the company that does my property management is based there.I actually left from NOVA this morning at 8 am and drove to richmond to look at a few properties, had lunch and am now almost back at 2:30pm.Traffic can be terrible coming or going so you may want an e-z pass. 

Then you gotta get from A - Z on that first deal! 

Even Mark Z. from Facebook traded in his hooded sweat shirt for a jacket and tie, so he would be taken more seriously.