This game is all about using leverage. 

The name of the game in the abandoned/vacant property business is to confirm everything).With these folks you almost always have to follow up consistently until they are ready to pull the trigger.

And be sure to check our software for your management process. 

Two or so years down the line, the patch will start flapping in the wind again and the leak will start right back up.This is the sort of thing that if you don't have someone who's good and conscientious about small roofing repairs, and they are few and far between in this game, you're much better off handling it yourself, and if you can't handle it yourself, you're doomed to pay for the whole roof replacement anyway.

Regroup get some stability back and get back into the game down the road.  

We had to convert years ago to Rent Manager as our property management software for this very reason.

. - The property manager should be able to educate you on a market (if needed) , help you form a strategy, fit right into your due diligence process, and execute on a clear takeover game plan as soon as you hold title.- Resonable pricing for the area! 

They didn't do any work, no security alarm installed, no rehab work.The horror story just goes on and on.Personally I don't think it's worth the trouble if you're a software engineer/CPA etc. in CA.

.#4 Compile Your Prices into a Spreadsheet or Estimating SoftwareOnce you start to get a better understanding of Labor and Material costs you will want to store this data into a spreadsheet or software that you can use to help you streamline the estimating process.The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs comes with a spreadsheet that you can use to help you populate your own database of labor pricing and material pricing.

Does anyone know of a good software program to track my expenses?