But for every “bad” thing that I witnessed, I also witnessed a lot of “good” things.

I have helped and witnessed way too many soldiers who lack the reserves to deal with vacancies and repairs from a distance in addition to property managers taking advantage of them from thousands of miles away.

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I would say most do relapse some time, as I have known drug addicts and witnessed it personally, There may be some government programs to help with the cash flow aspect of it.

The law does not clearly define abandoned but some of the criteria I use is:-Are most of the valuable items removed-Utilities have been disconnected-Neighbors have not witness the occupants in more than 72 hours-A change of address notice in the mail box or tons of mailI would not attempt to enter without notice but it is not illegal to do so at reasonable times. 

Because most of the new ones are being built a little further out, the success that I witness and am a part of are primarily resales that the new owner upgrades adding a number of amenities that today's vacationers want and that make the vacation home stand out against the competition. 

I've been blessed enough to use the skills I've acquired over the years to pull myself out of the cycle of madness that I witnessed trapping the young men I grew up with.

What your alarmist friend probably saw was a Jehovah's witness selling pies.

There was someone that brought the paperwork to their house for them to sign, and a notary witnessed the signatures. 

I can't promise shorter so perhaps i can add some more wit to entertain on the long drive to the bottom.