We plan on only using post cards for the first touch because its cheaper and it will help us identify dead addresses. 

He said to the renters "do all the repairs and once I am dead, the house will be deeded to you" yes...true story. 

Hi BP!I've started searching for motivated sellers by driving for dollars and searching real estate for rent and FSBO on Craigslist. I'm trying to land a deal using owner/creative financing: lease options, land contra...

I don't think you'll be selling any property to get a stepped-up basis because you'll be dead (that's when it becomes relevant).

our dead on this is the lending version of the Nigeran prince scheme.. 

I've trade mine in 2 times thus far, no hassles... just walk in with a dead battery and walk out with a new one, no charge. 

Perhaps this is dead simple observation, but it seems like that equity I took out (which I'm still paying interest on) should be factored into the new property P&L since taking out equity is never seemingly total free and clear.  

This is the same city that has been in the news for having deadly mold in their police and fire stations and city hall is falling down with numerous stories about how the building is partially condemned.

Sadly, the bushes were dead and had to be cut down.

Are any areas "dead"?