Of course any action including the county/city/authorities will likely be viewed by the problem neighbor negatively and could lead to other issues.One of the best deals I ever got was because of a crazy neighbor situation.  

This representative (Bryan was his name) out bid everyone on the properties on his list and with authority I might add. 

Go with the flow and let the attorney try to sell the property but don't give him the authority, have everyone agree on a price, then buy it for that.

Stephen Covey, famed author of "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," claimed an important habit in achieving success was to "Begin With the End In Mind."

I also recommend getting a credit card authorization form signed and in your file, just in case.Hope this helps.

Everyone has already mentioned most of the sources that I use, however the two I didn't see was your realtor and the Jonesboro housing authority(HUD).

He ran off on foot after receiving an undisclosed sum of money.Bunt said East Alton, Roxana, and Hartford police joined Wood River authorities in the search for the suspect.

Verification document you can obtain from a tenant applicant, if you use them:Bank statementsTax ReturnsLoan statements Financial statements they prepareW-2 statementAll of the above can be verified after they sign an authorization to verify information, with the exception of their financial statements (self employed folks) as this would be a representation made to contract (ie, they take bankruptcy 4 months latter and fluffed their balance sheet you can terminate the lease if you cover representations made correctly)Any other verification document must be done under what is called "dual control" procedures, from the verifying source directly to you.

Work through your local hosing authority (who is broke like all the others) and develop a low-mod housing program, affiliate support with non-profits as well.

Folks, Realtors cannot just run around opening and showing properties that an owner doesn't give an authorization to show (That's a specific type of listing, not your authorization).Lot's to learn.