Blogs, these forums, podcasts, youtube videos, the more you know the better you will be.Secondly, there are three primary roles that need to be filled, either all by you or with partners: Capital - equity and debt as needed, this could be all your money or investors and or/debtAcquisitions - deal flow. 

For a better perspective, I suggest you watch the following video.

JerrettP.s. my apologies for messed up formatting, this was submitted via the app.

I wouldn't worry about the smoke detector-those are inexpensive and from the sounds of it, the damage/stolen items will cost more than the $525 deposit that you have.I would also suggest changing the locks.Leave emotions out of it and stick to the damage, missing items and provide them with a list and a copy of the video showing them moving them into the van. 

@Mike McCarthy @Rich Bultema I appreciate the tips fellas, I am feeling more confident about tackling this project and I found a few youtube videos on removing this type of construction.

If so what is their direct link so I can either apply for the codes lists or submit a request.Also, would they have access to a High Equity Absentee Owners list?

He submitted a claim when he was contacted by a real estate agent who told him the owner had never sold it. 

If you do, they you can submit payment the day of the auction or a few days before.

As the pool of potential buyers for homes decreases, so will the number of offers written and submitted to sellers.

Fill out the permit application, submit the specs of the window and let them ask you for additional information.