@David Dachtera @Rick Harmon Thank you for the correction - - senioritis - - a moment when the synapses just don't connect :sigh:

Got a chance to talk to two heavy hitters Rick Harmon and Jay Hinrichs in person too.  

@Harmon Raef maybe 5% of our bookings are travel nurses. 

JD do you happen to remember the gals name from Central coast CA  she was active then quit she was very sharp.Also was sad to see Rick Harmon leave the site very high level probate investor .   

. - Cabinets & quartz counters were from Pius in seattle; they have good pricing, a good showroom and are fairly quick to turn around- cabinets are the 'grey shaker' for the kitchen, 36 inches tall was the right size for our 94 inch ceilings to give us cabinets that go all the way to the ceiling; and 'white shaker' for the bathroom vanity; same counter on both- floors are laminate from costco; "harmonics camden oak"; I they're 8mm thick, 6 inch wide and 48 inch long and have a pre-attached pad; great texture on the surface and solid quality feel; would definitely buy again- kitchen backsplash was from home depot online (couldnt find subway I liked both the look and price of in store) called "jeffrey court classic brick" in 2inch x 4inch size for $2.89/ft- appliances were the entry level samsung stainless, with a counter dept fridge- cabinet handles and faucet were from amazon; cabinet handles are brand "Probrico" in the 5 inch size.

For 30 years educators in real estate I respect are:David Tilney - Leases and Master LeasesDyches Boddiford - Asset Protectionand EntitiesJohn Schaub - Getting 500 housesPeter Fortunato - Notes and Creative Financing and Exchanging - TradingJay DeCima - Rehabs with Hands On ExamplesJimmy Napier - Notes and Exchanging - TradingGary Johnston - Notes and Teaching the HP 12C CalculatorI have invested well over 2-3 K per year on seminars, so $2K x 30 = $60K...So do realtors, loan originators, CPAs, financial planners, etc.There is nuthin' for nuthin'@Ellis San Jose@Rick Harmon

Thanks @Rick Harmon and @Bil Gulley.

Overall,  I’m convinced that my plan is within the law.Wayne, for abandoned “Mansions” your proposed  strategy of acquiring a superior interest and using it against a mere squatter would indeed be effective, but do see my reply to Rick Harmon, just above about why the vast majority of these properties will never become the target of competing investors –low value, not worth your time, and not readily identifiable.

@Rick Harmon @Gladstone RennieThank you guys very much for the information greatly appreciate the comments!

Curtis Curley Read everything on Rick Harmon site, then I'd suggest asking clarifying questions - he's the man you wish you had talked to in the beginning.