We also noticed ALL of the bids came in 20-30 minutes prior to the auction ending.

Pretty much same goals as you, and noticing the area around us not very good for investments unless you're buying distressed properties and repairing them.  

I just noticed on my banks website that the court deposited my check for the Writ so it looks like it worked.

Then you need at least 2 full time people, likely more - unless you plan to post eviction notices yourself :).

Just that he had put in a notice.

Ever since I have been listening and learning about all the amazing ways to begin a Real Estate Investing future I have began to notice things I would have never seen had I not began my path towards Real Estate investing, just driving the same route back from my work everyday I began to notice houses with for sale signs in the lawns, houses that have been renovated and houses next door that haven't, almost like the law of attraction if you will lol! 

They could not have had good drainage with that wad and never said anything to us even though we always told them to let us know if they noticed any leaks or slow drains, etc.

In the future, he said, individuals accused of unlicensed activity may receive a “Notice to Appear” that requires an appearance in criminal court.

I’ve noticed that when I’m active on BP I get a lot of colleague requests, private messages, emails, deals and new investors.

Just make sure you give 30 days notice to the landlord.If your goal is to house hack, it may be difficult to find a duplex using drive for dollars and yellow letters unless you find something owned by a tired landlord, and most of those guys know what their stuff is worth.I closed on a duplex in Portland last week.