First one is a basic intro (we buy houses, want to buy 2 in your town this spring, selling direct is great for X reasons, let me know if you want an offer), second one highlights what type of sellers typically like to sell to investors (own timeline, no hassle, house needs repairs etc), third mailing is a simple postcard that has similar message on it, fourth mailing is a letter saying I've reached out before and thought you might find these FAQs useful (and I include a 4 pg FAQ distilled from my website)-- I expected that letter to have more response (you'll see above the 4th mailing had a <1% response rate) and it may be that ppl are waiting til after Easter to call, as I get more calls after holidays when ppl have had time to talk to their family.How to track all of this... you can guess by now that I'm super data oriented.

I also am in the process of finishing up my RE license courses as I really want to expand my network, save on fees, and maybe sell some homes here and there.I've been keeping an eye out on properties within the Riverside areas around Riverside Community College, Cal Baptist University, and University of Riverside (UCR).

That said, based on the info provided, and being in So Cal myself, I would replace them all, reframe the Arch out to rectangle keeping the largest opening for light and view purposes, and get a bid on several window manufacturers for best pricing.Design and quality of your finishes will play a big role in your exit value.

We started to do prehabs a few times  with the intention to sell them but have so far just finished the projects ourselves.

I would have no problem to add the extra cash if they dont want to negotiate, and if I feel like I really want the house.2) i see in this website people hoping that the houses they are trying to buy appraise at the offered price.

can't wait to finish your story.

I visited the city of hoboken tax collection website and checked out some records, and it appears that if I rent out my existing property it will still have the same property tax, which is a relief.

I'm a retired veteran and Ideally I'd love to purchase a multi-plex in my area to house hack while my 17 yo finishes HS in May 2019. 

It would stink to not finish a rehab and have to move!

If they don’t vacate, give it maybe a week and start the eviction process.If you’re feeling generous you can give them some numbers or website for some shelters or non profits, but beyond that there’s not much you can do.Only other thing is maybe give them their deposit back, but if they owe you rent, I wouldn’t do that.Good luck