One of the distinctions between being a truly abandoned or orphan property vs. mere vacant is that the former does not show any signs that anyone cares.

I started investing in 2012 and distinctly remember my first purchase (thought I was going to puke), then when it was rented (thought I had won the lottery) then after about 2 months of collecting rent, remember wanting to ride that rollercoaster again.Good luck!

As soon as I walked in i chuckled at the very distinct smell of air freshener and marijuana.On another property, it wasn't what we found at the property, but what we found at the Police department and building and safety.

The deed you use to convey is separate and distinct from the deed you received when purchasing.

Link to HUD: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/eem/energy-r.cfmI hope you enjoyed this segment!

That can be an important distinction.

Yes, component segmentation can allow you to take a larger depreciation deduction in the early years of property ownership, but if you never sell the property the total depreciation allowed over 27.5 years with component segmentation will be the same as the depreciation allowed without component segmentation.

Comment was made during a segment on the coming second wave of mortgage defaults.

It is written to a segment of investors that are very rare, if they exist at all.

You are part of the segment of REI that does not really do REI, but rather sells support material and get rich quick programs.