I expect most people to say networking, but let's see what's working in this market.NetworkingCallingDoorknockingPostcardsSocial MediaPersonally I cut back on my mailers and I'm mainly going direct to seller with door knocking and calling. 

Google Earth down to all the commercial shopping 1-6 block radius, look for boarded up windows, broken windows, Grafitti, types of cars, types of people, trash etc... if you see all of the above.

In announcing plans for the center earlier this year, they described the new operation’s objectives this way: “Modernizes the Army for the future… will integrate the future operational environment, threat and technologies to develop and deliver future force requirements, designing future force organizations, and delivering materiel capabilities.”The Futures Command center is expected to lead innovation for the Army’s top six modernization projects, including improvement to its tactical missile system, combat vehicles and helicopters, defense teams and weapons.Army officials indicated they were seeking a high-tech, creative culture for the location, rather than a traditionally structured Army post.

While comparing investment opportunities an investor needs to assess risks associated and then expect a commensurate return.

I put 20k down and don't expect to make a boat load of money month to month. 

If I want invest in non-performing properties vs performing what to look for and what to expect?

I'm not expecting total cash flow but income to offset the cost of the land would be beneficial.

(don't want it either)What can I expect from a local bank? 

The renovations ran over more than than expected as the nature of flipping houses tends to be, but not by much.

On the lease it states as follows: "Lessee is expected to maintain and care for the property, which includes, but is not limited to the following: Pest control including but not limited to mice, ants, small rodents, etc."