Had it on cassette tapes in the 90's.  

Wallboard inspection - before tape and float, a 3rd party wallboard inspection is required.

Yes, I maxed out my credit card and I bought all the courses, books and tapes that I possibly could.

And also guys like me will have fewer "uhhh yeah so Fannie Mae won't lend on it if it doesn't have a roof... duct tape and a tarp doesn't count" phone calls.

I have read books on it and have seen tapes and videos.

Or he can spend the same time frame receiving certified mail and having public notices taped to his door only to destroy his credit for 3-7 years.If I were in his shoes, this wouldn't be a difficult choice.Good luck!

In California, Arizona, and Georgia for example, hedge funds like Blackstone have been able to purchase large tapes of single family homes, which otherwise would have been pieced out to small groups of real estate investors.The heightened competition in these U.S. markets has forced many real estate investors into other markets, which has then triggered increased competition in markets not targeted by hedge funds.

(Keep in mind Soon in bank terms may mean a year or more)  This could be a great opportunity or it could be a lot of jumping though hoops and red tape to keep hitting dead ends.

Notice the grey stuff...it's duct tape. 

Bonus if a crude for rent sign is in the window or taped to the buildings.I also call for rent ads in print.