It can also stigmatize the property.Do anyone actually do pre-Marketing or is that just not done in the kind of Scenario for that the OP Described?

Jay Hinrichs I am likely to be in the same position as the OP and may even have a lead on a small portfolio that could be available under the right terms.

The OP's original post most definitely came off as offensive and should have been changed/deleted.

A little update here (I personally love it when the OP posts updates on threads, it makes the thread feel so much more complete)! 

The OP said it was in Red Bluff. 

@Cara Lonsdale  I understand your city has buying services I am on their e mail chains.. and a few others but that is a Rarity.. plus your putting a lot of faith in someone making 2 to 3k as a buying service why you spend 100 to 200k and have all the risk of bad title or other defects..don't get me wrong I love trustee sales its fun exciting and there can be some good money there especially buy and hold.. but its WORK to do it right.. and most folks especially someone like this OP who is asking what to do .. that inference means not a lot of experience in the real estate space..  

----------------------------------------------------------------However back to the OP's question, no I wouldn't count it towards a cash on cash calculation. 

What I have now that might work well for the OP is a CodeLock, a programmable pushbutton mechanical latch set.

I own a co-op in NYC, so this is not my first buying experience, but it is my first investment / rehab project that doesn't fall under standard finance. 

Maybe around $80-$100 more per month depending on the interest rate.Minimal FICO is 620, but will likely be higher.FHA minimum is 580 for 3.5% down, 10% down if your FICO is less than 580.Most 3% down programs are the following, which wouldn't fit your scenario:The mortgage is a fixed rate loan.The property is one-unit single family home, co-op, PUD, or condo.At least one buyer has not owned a home in the last three years.The property will be the owner’s primary residence.The loan amount is at or below $453,100Also, if they don't have PMI, the rates are usually slightly higher.