One was Bill Bronchick who recommended it as a way to protect against liens, but then, after question, acknowledged it had not power.

I would love to speak to an expert on auctions, and I will gladly reference my source in the acknowledgments section of the book.Please let me know if you're an auctions expert and willing to answer a bunch of questions for me. 

Robert,Thank you for the welcome and the service acknowledgement.

A lot of experienced investors do not do home inspections so you won't get a lot of repeat business and because of time constraints you really don't get to go into the detail you want to diagnose the cause of problems but rather just acknowledging them. 

I'm really happy to be able to assist and provide my experience and knowledge on here and the thanks for the acknowledgements.

this is just a thought. you might propose to meet with him on the day he's scheduled to move out and have him sign a document that state that you're stopping the eviction notice and you won't go after him in the future for the unpaid rent, as I'm sure that might have crossed his mind, in return for the keys.you might point out in the document that the wife is unreachable and so acknowledged by the husband by his signature

That's why you will see "For and in consideration of Ten Dollars, as well as other good and valuable consideration, the reciept ofwhich is hereby acknowledged, but not herein recited " or something to the effect.

The acknowledgment is also key IMO.I would seek out a specialist for this type of transaction.

Benjamin Tal, though acknowledging vacancies are likely to grow, was singing "Don't Worry, Be Happy" when interviewed by the Globe and Mail back in February.  

thanks for acknowledging my post.