Hi Chris,Thanks for the input and recommendation.

Originally posted by @Chris Lau:I am looking to rent a place, it seems nice except three thingsthey are ranch style apartments. they have a gate in front of the main entrance, and you're responsible for the door if anything happens to it. for some reason they won't fix it. it actually looks like this but a wooden door in front of the main doorif i take the door down, how concerned should I be about people stealing stuff. if i had a lawn mower or something, they would have to come in the opening and take stuffi saw a report online about some guy that was looking in someones windows at the complex across the street. i dont know how long ago it was. i was looking online again but coudlnt find it. the one im staying at seems fine, how concerned should I be able the ones across from me?

@Chris Seveney I'm with @Chris Seveney Tell us more about your scheme, it sounds fun

Originally posted by @Chris Mcdaniel:I'm seeing that a great market to pursue is sellers who's home has been on market for 90 days or later and is eager to sell.

Granted, this would be worst case scenario and only a tragedy would foresee such events *fingers crossed*.Thanks, Chris

Chris Longest I recommend a lawyer named Nate Funk with Cosgrave Vergeer Kester here in Portland.

@Chris Odeneal  You should attend the meetings and/or join the local real estate investing association.  

@Chris D.

I really liked James' and Chris' advice a lot. 

Yes, my list is not "available", as @Chris Mason said.