You are along for the ride, however bumpy it gets.

Many of the L/O deals done aren't even the real option, they have morphed into installment contracts. :)

Let them know, if they move out before the eviction and everything is clean, then you won't pursue back rent and damages in court.Otherwise, the Sherriff will come riding up this week, kick him out, lose his deposit, and a judge will help sort it out in a couple of months.

If it's a track home pocket neighborhood thrown up in mid 2000s by a builder you might be in for a ride.

@Corey Davis,I agree with you, but four years even a blind man can see the home owner is riding the system.Joe Gore

I recently did some "biking for dollars" over the weekend (it was actually a leisure bike ride that just turned into a home search)I found the easiest way was just to connect your iphone to your head piece and just use SIRI to make a note of addresses when you ride by. 

My recommendation would be to start by looking at properties near you, maybe go out for some walks or bike rides, or "driving for dollars" in your own neighborhood, looking for properties that look like they need work.

Just like riding a bike, I hope, once I learn the skill, you never forget.

So, RE is something you need to be familiar with yourself to invest in otherwise there are many who will take you for a ride, offering programs or systems. :)

Before you get started in this wild ride of real estate investing please take some time to read the Ultimate  Beginners Guide right here on BP.