Prob higher than normal vacant n eviction issues as well.

Lots of things to add to my consideration list.Thanks for the advice @Roald N.

I'm currently also seriously considering targeting pre- foreclosures (N.

I will be getting n touch with some local PM's today.

I might charge you an In-N-Out burger, but that's it :)Inbox me if you're interested.Zap Martin

Southern Cal has been one of the best Buy n Hold REI in the US for return on almost any duration (5 years, 10 years, 20 years, 30 years).  

I am sure CORT or rent a center will work in your area.For a young tenant I would go with the basic furnishings listed by myself or @Roy N. 

There's always someone who either can't afford their payments (sandwich prospect) or realize a lease option is the only way they're going to get their price without paying a commission (assignment prospect).But as @Percy N. pointed out, if you can't find enough deals from FSBOs you can always market to listed homes.

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7320-N-Ola-Ave-T...This is really a nice place to live with a beautiful view across the river, with neighbors that have torn down and built three story homes with docks worth up to a million.

You are right without being n the UK sourcing deals for profit would be rather hard.