Sorry for the amateurish nature of this question but I don't plan to use a real estate agent.- What marketing methods do you use (Craigslist, FRBO, MLS flat-fee listing, etc.)?

But actually I've seen higher pay for engineers in TX, especially in my industry (Oil & Gas).

And it's not because i'm any good at my job, just because the rules allow me to do so.Death of all obligors - Can file NOD provided there are no legitimate successors prior to 120 days.Loan made to a non natural entity - Can file the NOD without the 120 day ruleIlegal transfer of ownership - Can exempt you from the 120 day rule.Senior or subordinate lien holder is already in foreclosure, lien holder can join and file NOD prior to 120 even if their loan is current.

That's a very good point starting out it seems impossible but as you gain experience and grow it will start to come more natural.

Also, beware of the properties with buried oil tanks, there are a lot of them in Jersey City - usually the ones that sit on the market for a while.I think Union City is still off the radar enough that you can still find good deal here.

Sale ContractReal Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement (shouldn't be many given that it's raw land)Natural Hazard Disclosure StatementCredit Information Form (I am open to financing up to 60% of selling price)Installment Land Contract (If I do indeed finance the property)Offer To Purchase Real PropertyCounteroffer To Purchase Real PropertyAcceptance Of Purchase OfferDeposit ReceiptContingency ReleaseI imagine a Title company needs to be involved to assist with processing the change of title documents and hold funds in escrow.

There was speculation that the oil and gas slowdown would affect the area a bit, but that does not seem to be the case.

Having a short fuse only adds to the predator nature. 

You might try driving around your area and see if you can find any ongoing projects similar in nature as to what you have in mind and attempt to have talks with the contractors on site or even the owners if they are available. 

They can literally see us walk in/out of the bathroom unless we have the curtains drawn, but then there's no natural light in the living room.We would like to build an 8-ft tall cinder block wall (similar to our one with the other neighbor) between us and the apartments.