I'm not sure if I can give other contact information as I do not want to violate the forum rules.  

Our auctions require cash or cashier checks in hand there is not settlement, but that may be different in Maryland.To learn your local rules I recommend 3 things.1) attend a few auctions to see how it works, talk to the regulars you find there2) Find a good foreclosure attorney and pay them for an hour to get them to explain how it works, Hint, they are all listed in the public notices 3) Google the Maryland foreclosure laws and read up on themGood luck!

I have in her lease that she is responsible for painting; however, I don't know nj rules.

Here is the rundown:http://www.homebuyinginstitute.com/news/hud-issues-fha-flipping-rules-626/

Also, when I was making offers, it was just over a week before the government changed their lending rules so I either had to purchase a place or wait and save up even more of a down payment otherwise I would have been priced out of the market.  

Live in AZ.Purchased primary with decent cash down, remodeled and have comps to support a decent pull of equity into liquidity for REIs.Thank you in advance for any suggestions.Michael Vallee

You are free to spend $800 worth of time and energy to save losing $100 if that supports your business model all you want.

Servicing companies are almost a must when foreclosing especially on Non-preforming notes, unless you have intimate knowledge of servicing and foreclosure rules...

I am familiar with the 1% rent rule which would imply that I should be looking to get around 3500-4500/ month for a house in this price range.  

It truly is a supportive community.