Yard can be well maintained, but inside a carnival house of horrors.

My reasoning is that, overall the property offers more space, a yard for my dog, and the prices are really low. taxes are high but when compared to Hudson County Areas they are low.  

Just make sure the sign in no longer in the front yard or you will have a Realtor with his hand out for a commission.

I saw about 13 vacant houses with no realtor signs in the yards.

If the auction is at your back yard, You know the condition of the property.

My neighbors were told similar things also, remove 17 foot rubber trees, trim their Oak Trees (which were recently trimmed and beautiful) the light wasn't getting through and they had a bare spot in yard.

I will put a sign in the yard and take calls, but not schedule viewings until I'm turning it over.

The people for whatever reason just decided to use their back yard as a dump and not take the trash to the curb, not sure why.

Wow, when I first read through this, I started chuckling a bit with the whole deal involving the "pit bull assistance dog", yet another section 8 tenant who when given an inch always takes not just a yard, but several yards, etc !!!

Make sure you have all trades ready to go before rehab start and do your best to make the outside of the house look like there is no work going on (For example: Don't leave any trash in the front yard over night)Also, don't overcapitalize on the work.I like the saying "Nothing sexy, nothing flash just very fundamental"Most of the tenants will not look after the property and a paint and new carpet will be needed after ever vacancy.We bought and rehabbed quite a few in rougher areas but had great systems in place to make it work for everyone.Thanks and have a great day.