Here's how you can find good deals on properties that might need some work or are priced lower than usual:Connect with People - Make friends with real estate agents, lawyers, and others who know about properties that need to be sold quickly or aren't in great shape.Reach Out Directly - Send letters or use websites to contact property owners who might want to sell fast.Look Around - Drive or walk around neighborhoods to find houses that look like they need fixing up.

Contact numerous lenders, prepare financial paperwork, and acquire a mortgage pre-approval letter.

Do you ask the guests for their assignment letters?

The tenants sent me certified letters threating to sue me because of air conditioning problems that I had approved to fix but Renters Warehouse did not work/communicate well with the warranty company.

Ask your attorney if It may be worth sending them a letter indicating they should open a claim with their Professional Liability Insurance carrier. 

If you invested in Phoenix or Tucson, you could drive over and deal with it.At this point, I would  have an attorney in the county the properties are in send a demand letter.

You should still instruct title company to run a title and lien search.Also did you receive a payoff letter to see how much is still owed?

But if you use a letter of Intent or a contract with plenty of exits for your purchase this can be a huge benefit for you. 

I sent a letter saying that the lease ends in Aug and I do not wish to renew.

On Friday afternoon and over the weekend I did all my due diligence (visible condition, title letter, city violations, outstanding utilities) and everything is pretty clean.