That said I always buy a good deal based on current rents and then the appreciation is just icing.

So long story short, I believe I now know where he currently lives, his current phone number, a mailing address that he actually would receive mail at and should be able to contact him through any one of those mediums (perhaps more than one) once I figure the best route to break the ice with him.

If a property produces decent income when you're just looking at the facts of the rental (current rent, maintenance, vacancy, taxes, insurance, P/I), then all those other benefits of REI are just icing on the cake.

The victory comes when I close, there is no need to bring out the ice cream when the job is not done yet.

So I ask my wife "why are we still in 12 in snow & ice"?

In my area, we are having ice storms every week, and people are not thinking of buying wintery land at the moment. 

Go to the broker that sold you the deal, go to other brokers (great way to network/break the ice).

It's another touch point to let them know I am serious.I'm running out (taking my son Ice Fishing) if you need anything else please don't hesitate to reach out.PS just saw you are from Long Beach I am originally from queens out by JFK.

I don't think you would be breaking any laws by renting to them, but you might want to check on the ICE and DHS web sites.

If you have a 90%+ furnace and boiler: You must keep the intake and exhaust clear of ice and snow.