are their coin operated machines available/other possible INCOME that is not being fully sought?

Are you looking to be a foreman or operational guy for investors?

Is there anywhere that discusses the HOW TO aspect of working with an owner in this situation, or can you offer some help on specifically how to discuss the 'please sign your home over to me for virtually nothing' aspect?

I'd like to see purchase price, gross rents, operating expenses, and any other fees that are involved?

If you are operating outside of your local market then modify the process.Until you know what the 'customer' wants you will not be able to find it.

Positive cash flow is determined by subtracting ALL of the operating expenses and the mortgage from the gross rents.

Your cost will vary depending on who you use, and whether or not you operate as a business.

Operating expenses run 45% to 50% of the gross rents for residential rental properties.

It might be that they are operating over the line and it will be a matter of time before it blows up.

Here in Calif, you would file a mechanic's lien with the county, however without a written/signed contract there's virtually nothing to substantiate the claim.