I agree with @Jason DiClemente, spring/early summer is the best!

I don't agree that it's a bait and switch - a complete PITA and frustrating - totally.The owner can initialize sale of the property during any point of the pre-foreclosure/default process up until a certain date, as I understand it.

Sign the contract and lock in the price you agreed on.

I agree with all the other posts - great project and tastefully done.But I can't make the rehab numbers work. 

@Giovanni Luna I agree with Jason Gines, Roofstock is a marketplace of mostly currently tenanted properties that can be in a whole range of conditions.   

Like I said an attorney will be able to direct you best.I do agree when starting out buying in your name may be easier and then transferring it into an LLC after. 

He agreed to leave in 2 weeks to have outstanding rent forgiven, but didn't honor the agreement.

I'm a digital photography buff with a background in Photoshop.We agree on how harsh and ugly the light that 5000+K daylight LEDs produce is.

And thank you for your service....Sounds like you have a solid plan for pursuing your REI career - I agree with Dmitriy that BP has great resources available to you.

Agree with Mitch, in Georgia it is title attorney who closes the transaction.