There are a lot of defense contracting companies which bring in interns so I think that would help the short term housing as well.

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(See JD-HM-7 on page 15)Here is the link:  https://www.jud.ct.gov/Publications/hm014.pdfAnd looks like it describes the process you're looking for. 

Here's a link to the site.... http://www.seminoleclerk.org/TaxDeedSales/The process is basically this....Research propertyBid on propertyIf you win the bid, leave a deposit on day of bid and balance is due within 24 hours.

check this link out: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/1...it is a post regarding recommended good reads and don't forget to look at the comments as some users added some other great reads.As for the gurus, yes, do not spend too much money on them but there are definitely some good ones, Im not against education, just don't overspend nor over do it.

These would help out in case you'll for a mentorhttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/04/16/finding-mentor-real-estate/http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/3225/blog_posts/26426-how-do-i-find-a-mentoThanks michael these links are very helpful and a good place for me to start!

@Jarrett JamesYou can check the below link, I see one there that's 6 months old.https://www.biggerpockets.com/files/category/contr...

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