What can I do to obtain the home fast without letting the home sit there and rack up taxes before the county will finally put it up for tax sale.

When I walked through I had to teach him how to be ready with a renovation plan and a detailed scope, which he didnt have, so each bid was what ever these cl hacks wanted to convince him to do, I instructed that market data and ROI rule all decisions, first figure out your selling competition and what the final product must be than the road there is self explanatory, so I fixed his scope.

I went on to do contracting work overseas in 2011 and have finally settled in VA with my fiancé who is currently still in the military.  

And finally, given that I often have to take long term projects out of town, it would be much easier to sublet my apt than a SF. 

We refused and asked for a release, 5 days later he finally replied saying he would get his relative to do the work.

I buy projects from them and have ranged $8-$17k final and expect the worst, so far all 3 were great ROI.  

Hello everyone,I have finally decided to take the plunge into REI; have thought about it intermittently for years, but at last in the position to do it. 

I have been following the forum for a long time and finally getting started with rental property.

I have final signing for another property tomorrow so I'll be moving to Aiea in the next week or so.  

@Dennis Weberpretty much nailed the answer to these questions.