But because an HOA made the mistake and the county operated a crooked auction the purchase will just get back what they bid, $6600.  

Quote from @Evan Ross: One of the most common mistakes I see with amateur landlords: attempting to build goodwill with their tenants.

1) Research Zoning of similar property2) Do search with same zoning criteria with propertyradar or have title company give you a list.3) Possibly filter by satellite photos to eliminate undesirable topography.

That' a very costly mistake. 

We have succeeded in delivering sustainable solutions to thousands of families, eliminating over $100 million in negative equity, and saving families over $5 million on their payments each year.

Hi Torrean:We all have learned from our mistakes. 

Partnering with local experts who understand zoning, permitting, and market nuances can help you avoid costly mistakes and maximize returns.If you're in a high-cost area, out-of-state investing can provide access to markets with better entry points and higher ROI potential.

After I wrote those posts something wasn't sitting right about what I wrote and realized I made some mistakes.  

The only mistake is that you didn't work with me!!!

If I had tried to scale my business before I understood what was required in hiring marketing expertise I would have made the same mistake as my friend of hiring a “generic” on line marketer and probably ended in failure.