. - Thanks man.Michael Power - Agreed.

Go in.Look for signs of the power still on or other utilities.Look for anything other than trash in the property.If you videotape have someone show all the property.

Where can i find a example power of attorney to be able to inquire into the loan status of a homeowner's loan. im putting together a subject to deal. thanx

If America continues to buy into this nonsense, which has been the trend over the last 6 years, then landlords will have supreme pricing power and be able to buy rentals for less and less.

Interest rates have some effect or influence, but there are a number of other factors (unemployment, economic outlook, population growth, household creation/consolidation, consumer confidence, tax codes, etc.) that are more powerful in determining housing prices.

The trick is uploading it on YouTube (since YouTube is such a powerful site), and using certain strategies to get it ranked.

You’ll need to find the heirs, or at least someone who has the capacity, power and authority to transfer title to you.

Windows – Needs all new windows (I wasn’t quite sure how to count them, since some are side by side, some are smaller, and some are 3 panel…I counted 25 not including the middle portion of the 3 large pane windows) $6000Foundation – Looked okayLandscaping – Remove trees and shrubs, tear down and remove shed, bring in landscaping rocks, power-wash sidewalks and driveway, remove fence in front and back, put new fence in back, new mailbox, plant new shrubs/flowers for curb appeal. ($3000)Exterior – New exterior and screen doors ($1000) Change exterior light fixtures, new shutters ($400)Interior paint/carpentry – Remove all wood paneling and add/replace sheetrock where necessary.

Originally posted by Nicolas Dumm:That was my thought i just wanted to have someone else with more experience chime in, I'm wondering if these lovely state employees avoid the poorer areas of the towns, or might be the landlords just don't care or have the moneyin Chicago this question usually means "is heat included.... in the rent", typical for condo business when the whole building is on 1 or 2 boilers powered by main gas line ...gas/water/heat included in rent (included in HOA as well). if not ...many stay away from those units ...

Powerful comments, some hard words, but great thread!