The goal is to start building long term relationship with, so any names would be appreciated. 

The function of this guide is to get the reader up to speed quickly on the neighborhoods so you can invest in neighborhoods that meet YOUR investing criteria.

I am currently with State Farm but they will not renew the policy after May 2025. 

If you lived in the property for 2 out of the last five years then you wouldn’t pay capital gains up to a certain amount.

If you have the sellers, the buyers will start reaching out - it likely wont work for some of them and then you can ask what they are looking for and build relationships that way.

There's nothing you will be able to do unless the heirs agree to go through probate to get ownership of the property and then sell it to you.

Quote from @Elizabeth Rose: @Josh Bowser this tip of doing a quick search on county GIS or software to see if homes in a neighborhood are owned in personal names or LLCs is gold, thank you!

The cost of the furniture is tough up front-- you can rent furniture or go through FB marketplace.

If you had a mold remediation company do all the work and mitigation, send the threatening party the reports and clearance.

I like to go with the motto, Trust but Verify.