Meanwhile, Doug is out there doing new seminars on different topics: Freedom$oft is one. ...This is just the usual affiliate marketing at its finest.

I am very analytical and get very excited when thinking about ways to organize and systematize procedures, and the repetitive and well-defined nature of the student rental business is right up this alley.I could go on and on, but I thought it'd be a good idea to introduce myself in this way so that my goals are known from the outset so that we can all get the most out of our networking.  

FL tax lien certificates take a lot of research, the yields are crazy low (1-3%) for most properties, you can lose your money, the procedure for collecting if not redeemed takes another 3-4 times your initial investment and you can only buy them the first week of June each year.....not appealing to me at all.

2) One of the concerns a homeowner may have about selling to an individual is their lack of knowledge and trust  -- they don't know the procedure, but if you can confidently explain how the deal will work and refer them to the escrow company rep, you'll have a better chance to make your deal.  3) Don't forget to show them the savings on commission; not having to have the property advertised, and shown. and other advantages of a direct transaction.Best of luck -- hope this helps!

I cannot report them for trespassing ...chicago finest will show up on that beautiful block on 70th and Damen and laugh in my face ..so will the tenants ..and I will only aggravate them to the point that they might trash the place once they will be forced to move out 1 year later by the Sheriff...1 year that's how long the eviction takes. first 90 days notice, then the sheriff need to go out there (who knows when) and give them the notice of forcible entry being filed against them then the judgment..then sheriffs eviction ..I will be lucky of they gone in Sept 2017. cash for keys will not work ...what they gonna do with $2K if they know they can live rent free for a year ...average monthly rent is around $800 over there ...good thing is ...that SFR 3br/1ba brick raised ranch will increase in value...I could make them my tenants ..have them sign the lease ...and hope they miss the payment ..problem is that once I make them my tenants I am responsible for upkeep of the property..what if there is mold in the basement and they develop sudden breathing disorder ?

It's standard operational procedure to pay taxes.

Is this a normal procedure in NC?

That list does not exist legally and anyone that would provide such a list is breaking policy and procedures from the company with the borrower at the very least, and Federal law at the most.

(CRMC).These are companies that have been audited by the National Association of Residential Property Managers and have demonstrated a high standard for both procedures and customer service.Again, I believe the best way to find a good property manager is to seek a property manager out and has invested in advanced training and education and has attained designations, usually they also have years of experience.Kevin

Charlie,This will vary from state to state, so I would suggest that your friend invest a few hundred bucks in a real estate attorney consultation to find out the procedure and cost.