Peace and apologies to you! 

Private and hard money is available everywhere, however finding connections in your local area may provide more peace of mind since you are more likely to have the opportunity to meet and connect with the lender in person.

The pros far outweigh the cons, which include:Safer living & health conditions for tenantsA peace of mind for you as owner & for tenantsWhich can then in turn directly or indirectly, depending on your perspective & outcome, reduce vacany rates

Peace & Blessings, Tiffany

I am newbie here who has heard real estate is a great way to build long term wealth.I would like to get started but with a bad credit  history I find it extremely diffcult.Still the financial longevity well not only be statisfying but the peace as of mind will put me at ease.

Peace!

I agree with Dooreuhn, it is usually better to make peace, if they want something fixed say you are working on it but will not if they are not current with the rent.

Peace and blessings to everyone.

Getting that experience and peace of mind is invaluable, but I'm sure you know that already. 

I really think they are in the business of ruining landlords so to then make even more money off of their poorly managed properties by selling, but that's just my personal bias hunch.Also, check out my pic of us suited up in this mold infested REO lol :-) (I'm the one throwing up a peace sign).