Hello BP, it's been a while since I posted, but I assure you I am still in this for the long haul.

People who flip properties are looking for a quick buck where people who buy and hold are in it for the long haul.

I would definitely find someone to haul it off or tear it down for the scrap. 

Haul lumber, pound nails, sweep and do all the junk that hired labor does.

I'm here for the long haul.

Noah,What are you looking to do, buy and hold for the long run, fix and flip or buy and hold for a bit in hopes that the property will appreciate in value. if it's the last two, then you have to concern yourself with the market and where the value of the properties are going, if you are in for the long haul, does it matter if it appreciates a lot in value, as long as you can make positive money on income along the way and have the tenants pay down the mortgage for you ?

Picture American Pickers dust and cobwebs.I contacted someone who does estate sales and a junk hauling company.

I have been toying with the idea of buying a property that needs some work, but would end up being a good rental income.  

I don't have a fear of buying and do intent to hold for the long haul.

I had toyed with the idea of creating my own real estate management company for many years and finally took the plunge last fall.I currently manage mostly vacation(absentee owners) properties and high end single family rentals although I only have a handful of properties under management.