Then, I would follow the debt snowball paydown method of paying off each property starting with the duplex with the highest interest rate by applying cash flow from all savings towards that duplex until it is paid off.

In such a small sub-market I would first try to address concerns involving demographics, employment, and supply. 

I'm interested primarily in creative real estate methods to start (low/no money down, partnerships, subject-to, etc.), as I do not have much available capital. 

Thomas, I get your goal of wanting to be creative to increase your equity, however, all the responses point to your method as being potentially problematic.

Where we’re having difficulties is in getting in touch with these owners and we are looking for suggestions as to the most cost-effective method of tracking down phone numbers for these absentee owners?

This will be a 3-year hold and I will lease option it beginning month 13.  2) I want to employ my boys to teach them valuable skills and that money comes from WORK. 

CA is a state that companies with remote workers who have CA clients avoid hiring in because of the draconian taxes on employers.

He went to a gunshop went back to his ex employer.

I am in the process of starting a home inspection business, but obviously this will not be a W2 job for me, and being self employed, my income will be variable and has not yet shown on my tax returns.  

My goals are to:- Complete my first deal before the end of 2018- Take @Brandon Turner surfing here in NJ- Use stack method to grow my portfolio- Own one storage facility in my lifetimeI’m looking to make friends and partnerships here.