But certainly as people get back to work and have the ability to pay everything else will follow.

It all depends on your budget and abilities.

Your ability to buy soon depends on a lot of factors.

But if he bought even one property that was a derelict gas station, an old dry-cleaner or industrial site, he bought himself a bill from the EPA for cleanup.

And then when this occupant doesn't pay the rent, you get to pay a bill for eviction too!

Once a land trust is established, the ability to trace property transactions becomes limited as state law establishes the right of the trustee not to disclose the true owner of the property or those with a beneficial interest.

I can't say much about Seattle, but Dallas has strong fundamentals for cash flow and growth, not necessarily appreciation, but population growth.

Ann makes a good point as well as to your ability to cover small property losses, it's part of property ownership.

You might consider a money partner as well, but your past management abilities may be grim with your vacancy and being in default, but someone might look at the cash flow, but expect to give up the lion's share, IMO.Good luck :)

., more than a couple hours drive from me, do I want the ability for a manager to make a deposit in an emergency if a contractor has to come fix something and has to be paid RIGHT NOW - or - do I just send him a wire from wherever I am and tell him (the contractor) to get to work?