Account Closed, it really depends on the location that you pick.

Follow ups are key as the average person takes 3-5 touches before picking up the phone to respond.

You have  hauler pick up anything of value and then do the burn.

If I don't get anywhere with the tax collector I am going to just continue to mail the property and hopefully get in touch with the person picking up the mail and paying the taxes. 

So if you have a trustworthy real estate agent, pick one that you would like to live in and go buy it if the numbers work for you.

Read books on investing in real estate, listen to the podcasts, attend webinars and stay active on the forums while connecting with other investors in your area and pick a niche.

There are many areas to specialize in, but it all comes down to What you have the most interest in..and see yourself doing.....Don't let all the information overload you, pick an area to focus on and go from there.R.

I wanted to rent out properties so I am picking up reading about it.

I have a tenant who recently moved out of my rental unit, and the new tenant has moved in.The former tenant asked if I could have the new tenant hold any mail that still comes in his name, so he could pick it up.

First pick a neighborhood that you are either in or close to.