The business of aggregating MLS, vacant, public records (mortgage, lien, BK) etc is very very difficult.  I

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Hi @Dav Pohote,As far as difficulty, it shouldn't be too bad seeing as you would be more than 6 months into your loan.

Originally I only wanted cosmetic but I was having difficulty finding those without having to compete with many other investors. 

I also understand the difficulties associated with getting your spouse on board.

Also should a fire happen difficulty in getting out on those very small streets.

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But as one participant said, given the difficulties of getting new BFR online (particularly capital restraints), those who can get new BFR developments to lease-ready status in the next year or two should be handsomely rewarded by a lack of inventory.

I have a theory that the more heavy things a tenant brings, the longer they stay because of the difficulty of moving heavy things multiple times. 

@Jason Hopkins,I think anyone has difficulties with vacant properties.