I do have the last foreclosure filing, but no current address in the doc, just his name.through people finders (paid) I think I have a phone number for what I assume is his sister, maybe daughter. but calls have not been responded to.I wish I could compel the rental agency but I've been round that road a few times.I'm considering getting a local RE lawyer on retainer as perhaps he can dig him up, since I know he was in ny court here recently over this.

If you don't get satisfaction, ask to speak to someone higher up.You can take them to small claims court if they dig in their heals.

Will dig into the rentals in close proximity to better validate the income side.  

@crystal @Crystal Smith I will have to dig deeper into the comps provided.

I'll dig into this with my Broker again just to be safe.

I have trouble seeing the advantages when you can buy SFR for the same prices (with some digging and hustling).  

You will need to do some digging from there and ask questions on the BP forum, or pony up for some expensive guru training.An Introduction to Note InvestingElements of NPN Investment EvaluationEvaluating NPN Exit StrategiesDue Diligence for Notes - Tax and TitleDoing the Math on Mortgage NotesI always recommend starting with a performing note to gain some experience in a relatively safe way, then move into deeper waters if you care to, with some experience behind you.   

Then there are "earthbag" homes built from bags of dirt stacked up with the joints  plastered with some kind of stuccco product--evidently you dig dirt out of your lot, put it in a bag and stack it, so your house shell is free.  

and with nothing more than a high school diploma he'll be digging ditches for the Chinese if things don't work out.  

There are many cities here in southern California where there are deals to be had, you just have to dig for them.