It usually doesn't cost much to file and the Sheriff will boot them 30 days after you do (you have to move their belongings out to the curb on that day). 

Still, that doesn't mean you can't appeal to luxury vacationers.You'll want to take a few steps to ensure your home is appealing to luxury travel enthusiasts: Upgrade the landscaping and exterior to maximize curb appeal.Upgrade appliances to the best and most modern.Upgrade bathroom and kitchen fixtures.Add small upgrades that allow for greater convenience or an element of novelty.Decorate the home to suit a particular design aesthetic.

Closing tomorrow.I liked the new architectural shingle roof, nice curb appeal.

Sounds like a terrible agent and he should be kicked to the curb..Otherwise, I agree with your points in general about reputation.

If the bank will let you buy them gradually over the next 9 - 18 months you can get them all turned with just one good general contractor.Once all 42 have better tenants and better curb appeal, you don't need to get the word out - by definition the word is already out.Minimize the number that you need to sell off before you are done with the whole project.

I saw a huge pile of trash & household items by the curb which I dared to believe meant that the PO vacated.  

IF you haul out mattresses PUT spray paint on them BED BUGS and other furniture also so it's not moving off the curb to the house next door.Bag up all your clothes and bedding and camp out at a laundro matt. 

If the panel has the breakers labeled, you might be able to turn it off and curb the power consumption right away.

Curb appeal is huge.

It has curb appeal, but at 72K, who are you going to rent it to?