@Wang Judy Tampa is extremely hot right now but very much a sellers market.

(and you too Judy)

Originally posted by @Judy P.

All great points @Marcus Auerbach and @Judy Best Thanks!

@Judy P.

@judy   the use and occupancy department, in some towns the U&O department can be super strict. 

Assuming all of this is true, especially the list of lenders as noted above (and not for example a "lender" under a Deed Contract or Installment Note to Mom & Dad, Aunt Judy or Farmer Bob),  and assuming that we're not in an absolutely rural locale, where the REI/Wholesaler actually may have a better network than an area's licensed Agent from 5+ miles away... ...Then what possible value could a wholesaler actually add **from a Lender's point of view**  in an REO transaction?   

You could make your own OO list - get the data from the county and compare the situs address vs the owner/taxpayer address field.The brokers charge a lot for data, so much so that it's really not an option for beginning investors. 

Judy,I would do all new leases if you and tenants can come to an agreement to throw out the old leases and create your own.Have you looked at the current leases that are in place?  

Originally posted by @Judy P.