All of them were odd balls and only one from the MLS which was illegal non-conforming that we were able to get grandfathered.In our market we can't afford to narrow our searches to a specific property profile or we wouldn't have enough opportunities.  

If I was a betting man, I would wager that most new note investors struggle more than they ever imagined with borrower communication.

Plus if they are there early it`s a pretty good bet that they have it somewhat together.

The style looks very odd to me and in fact, as one might guess, there are water intrusion problems around all the windows (upstairs and downstairs).  

I see these types of homes all the time and have tried many times [I even paid for a "Guru" course on Shadow Inventory] with no luck.Your best bet is to mail the owner that is on the tax records and hope they respond.Let me know if you have anything to sell.

Property really has not been marketed at all, outside the one test ad, which led to some odd characters replying to me. 2 were developer's who got my info and didn't call.

I have an odd question:  I'm currently renting a property in Charleston, SC from some friends who have moved to Washington State (I'm the tenant).  

Consider appreciation as a bonus and never bet on it.Houston is getting hard to find deal now. you are not alone. keep looking and you will find oneGood luck

Yeah, you bet.

Anyway my bets are on Overtown as well there is a real need for affordable housing in Miami for young professionals I hope to get into Overtown soon.