If you cut some deal where the back taxes will not be paid by the seller, then bring that amount to closing. 

My wife hates moving and although she understands our goal of building a portfolio she wouldn't be keen on moving to a worse neighborhood or smaller living space simply to get a lower down payment. 

, or if it's best to help her by cutting ties so she can keep the $$ she has now.

At this point she cut in and said her boyfriend had quit smoking prior to the move in but otherwise there was no smoking.

A couple of the tenants simply left with cash in pocket (and only paid once they leave the property, a common mistake made by good hearted investors).

They don't cut checks until the first, and I had to sign a form saying I would not evict him during this time frame, which is not a problem.Long story short, his rent, including past due and late fees,  is being paid for by the program. 

However, what's to keep the defendant who lost in Small Claims Court, that screwed over John Smith / landlord for past due rent and trashed his property, from saying that $4,000 Judgment was simply a pissed off uncle over the sale of horse, etc.?

@Will Barnard  what I just cringe about now is this new book on BP encouraging folks to do long distance flipping.or long distance rehab to cut out the local rehabber.. 

Simply put, for the context of this post, prospects consist of a broad audience or group of people who match your pre-defined criteria, and leads are prospects who actually qualify for your services.

I am simply just trying to give people a feel for what I like.