The best scientist, in REI, will make the best artists.(3)  The market dictates the rehab budget, the house dictates the rehab needed.  

You still want a good human in there, and not a mad scientist!

One week prior to execution, give them notice that anything in the storage unit on February 1st will be considered abandoned property and you will dispose of it as you see fit.That may not be legal but you're probably not dealing with rocket scientists and you're giving them plenty of warning.

Bit of a mad scientist idea maybe, but interesting to think about.  

I currently live in Wilmington, DE where I work full-time as a research scientist.

I'm a scientist/engineer who's hoping to help others and myself by buying cheap at auction and sell relatively cheap.

I did it because I knew this will be my ticket to riches beyond my wildest imagination... freedom, and bliss... and it paid off.So you can shortcut things, and with a bit of luck (a LOT of luck) you may make it... or you can follow a proven mathematical equation that WILL get you there.As a scientist and engineer, I can tell you that data, reliability, systems, and proof of concept ALWAYS is the better choice! 

First, a bit of background: I am a young professional currently employed as a senior associate scientist in research and development for a large company.

Jerryll Noorden You say here that you started with zero money, but your website says you are an ex robotics scientist that worked with NASA.http://www.webuyhousesinconnecticut.com/about-us/

From ThinkProgress (a summarize version of the previous one): http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2013/06/23/2199031/scientist-miami-as-we-know-it-today-is-doomed-its-not-a-question-of-if-its-a-question-of-when/Now, do I think that it will happen in 10 years, probably not. 20-30, who knows.