The bank also has holding costs (property taxes, vacant property insurance if they carry it, maintenance, heating if the weather is extreme, lighting so the agents can show the place, etc.).

I own some commercial property in Dallas and may be able to shed some light on it.

Buy yourself a ground tester for 2 bucks and make sure it lights up correctly.

I was hoping someone would shed some light on this issue, i.e. is there two different "auction" process and it really depends on the county?

Oil and similar products are good because they have a high energy density, so the amount of energy you get out of a small volume and light weight is very high.

Oh yea, our week break consisted of working two nights, once because we had a heavy rain and found out a sky light leaks during down pours and another to deal with the thermostat issue listed above.So if this stuff scares you head for another investment, if it doesn't scare you then go for it.

Here's the rub; while both houses look to be in good condition, in good neighborhoods, and seem to only be in need of some landscaping, the owners have flown the coop.

It is very expensive to maintain (in terms of time spent landscaping etc).

I would also immediately put up miniblinds; leave a different light on each night; leave a radio running; and maybe even install an alarm.NEVER TELL ANYONE THAT YOU OWN THE PROPERTY!

You need a magnifying glass to see much, but on a light colored surface you can see dark specks that look about like pepper moving.