You'll have plenty to dive into here so don't be surprised if this stage takes a while.

Human kind has not solved this issue so an average landlord usually has no chance ( and it sounds like you have a lot of this type of conflict; in fact, that the same living arrangement is suddenly problematic signals a breakdown on the personal level).... 

Part of their arrangement with the investors to whom they sell the note: they will secure and protect the underlying investment (the property), list it on the open market to obtain the highest possible cash price, etc.So once your friend gets the call, that property has already been fed into the machine.

I think we did three to eight houses a month grossing between $5-$10,000 per house, and I didn't make that money, Glenn the Owner did.The arrangement for payment for me was I would make $500 net cash every week, that's cash.

I arrange to have them come by to take picture with the stipulation that they respect my privacy by taking the photo from a side angle. 

I'm humbled.Where someone might want to add their own additional steps to the process, and realizing that Jeff and Ann both know 500 or 600 times as much as they posted, I can tell that they are hard money lender/arrangers who are ACTUALLY doing this.Chris, you're lucky.Joffrey

I am a strong proponent of having "EVERYTHING" done including landscaping, staging etc.

One house was ravaged by a fire and the plan is to just tear it down and hold the lot (the area is in the beginning stages of revitalization).  

They will guide you through the search, advise you on valuation, offers, negotiations, and arranging the proper documentation to make you stand out as a competitive and serious buyer.Similar to attorneys, real estate brokers are usually well worth the money - especially if you're seeking your first deal.

I’m currently at about the same stage as you with building my database.