Again, thanks to all those that were patient and I apologize for the delay.

questions from patients and families.  

One possible approach would be to report code violations that might force the local government to force the squatter out on health and safety grounds, which could break the AP.Adverse possession in Texas is 25 years, Louisiana is 30 years while Costa Rica is 6 months.

You will make mistakes but we all do, tell people u are new and they will be patient and helpful, u are putting in work to make them money, they will love u.

Then on to MLS as a HUD repo.The foreclosure process is not a fast one, so just be patient and keep checking back.

Understand they won't likely be able to answer a question like "is this a good neighborhood" (although they may answer it anyway) but they will be able to give you an idea of whats going on locally.And second lastly I would say don't make the mistake of trading safety for a good deal.  

FHA does have its hurdles since FHA appraisals evaluate the property to HUD's health and safety standards.

One day an ambulance was called and they couldn't get the patient to the ambulance because our cars were blocking the walkway.

I think it is part personality, part desire and part technical know-how.One very experienced investor told me his story of acquiring properties early in his career without much of a safety net and losing all 8 his first go around.

I have been advised by several people that setting up an LLC would be a good idea as a "safety net".