Dont ever go to the property without a witness and have a constable with you when you are changing the locks once the eviction is complete.There is a chance he will leave once he gets the letter from your attorney.

@Daniel J. it depends if you are planing to improve / rehab the property or not. 

We also need our time and sanity and a chance to teach others.  

Did you do a survey or improvement location certificate that shows the encroachment? 

Maximise your income to improve you chances of getting adequate financing.

When you target people who might be a little more motivated to sell, that is when you will have a higher chance of getting owner financing.I try to talk with people who are behind on mortgage, property taxes, divorces, etc.

Thank you BasitI have been listening to podcasts and reading when ever I get the chance.

In all, I think it is the right choice long term.By any chance....do you know someone that can run underground wiring...Santa Monica will make you do that. 

This will allow you to actively pick parts of wholesaling that peak your interests and weaknesses that you can improve on.I would also recommend reading "Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down" from BP.

Perhaps they made improvements in which case they won't gain 100k.