It's actually pretty risky and I'm a "no money down" guy so I'm all for maximum leverage when it makes sense.

When I see the property, I think how can I put money into this, but when I look at the numbers, it seems like a no-brainer.  

I have a no pet policy in our multi-unit buildings.  

Once he/she gives a verbal opinion which is not a "NO", then I prepare for a preliminary meeting with the Alderman by showing the existing and proposed drawings.

Seems to me like a no brainer.

When i finally do speak with a seller and ask are they willing to do a lease option its always a no.

I thought it would be a no-brainer and I'd just go with QuickBooks, one of the biggest names out there, and call it a day. 

@Chad Urbshott  Poperty Radar for 50 a month is a no brainer... its got all sorts of cool apps that go beyond foreclosure.. like you can be driving along with a map of the street your on.. and the lots will be color coded owner occ or non owner...

I'm a newbie and was hoping to give this route a try as it seems to be a great entryway into REI investing.Any other Texans who can confirm that birddogging is a no/no? 

When I bought my first property I had no money just sure determination and found a no money down deal and flipped it for 20k 6 months later, I was hooked.