So we'll see if the numbers start to pick up.

You want to pick these up before they get into foreclosure. 

A lot of people have problems seeing how the space would look with furniture or even what some rooms are. 

I'm not looking to get rich quick but I would like to start building a portfolio to eventually get out of the "9-5 rat race".If anyone is in the Birmingham area, I would love to meet up and let me pick your brain on things. 

I was walking to my neighbor's house to pick up my kid today.

Most courses will be the same as others, picke a county/state, scrub the mailer, and send out the mailer.

The designated responsible party must be available on-site to address any issues as soon as one (1) hour following notification from an occupant, a city official, a code compliance officer, or law enforcement officer.Prior to the city issuing a certificate of registration, the vacation rental is subject to inspection to ensure compliance with: (1) minimum safety requirements under section 34.5-12; (2) minimum information requirements under section 34.5-13; and (3) to confirm compliance with Chapter 34.5 generally as well as any other applicable provisions of the Sarasota City Code and Zoning Code.The minimum safety requirements are set forth in section 34.5-12 and include compliance with the Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act, operation of smoke and carbon monoxide detection systems, and installation of fire extinguishers.The minimum informational requirements are set forth in section 34.5-13 and include, among other things, providing: (1) the location of the nearest hospital; (2) the non-emergency police telephone number; (3) the dates and approximate times of trash and recycling pick up; (4) the street address of the vacation rental; (5) the name and phone number of the designated responsible party or parties; and (6) emergency evacuation instructions.

Would love an update if you decided to invest, and if you picked a different spot, would love to know why! 

@Chad VerdeIs there a way for you to keep the job for a bit, and pick an investing niche, and test it out.

I know the times were really, really good in 2013, 2014, 2105 and 2016 to pick up deeply distressed properties.