In this circumstance we are looking at having the individual prepare lists from using the local circuit court access website, mail envelopes, and receive and filter calls. 

The answer depends on whether you will be keeping the property and renting it or making some improvements and then selling it.

. - Arguably the best self improvement book ever. 

As a real estate agent what are problem areas that if improved would result in more closings?

If a seller has pulled out equity to improve their investment property with the intent to rent and is willing to do a lease to own, what are some contingencies to consider?

I'd suggest keeping 20-30% equity so your cash flow is improved and you have a cushion should the market shift.

Now I'm not advocating that you go out willy-nilly buying every piece of real estate in the hopes that you'll have a winner in there but my point is that you have to do the best you can, do the deals that you think have a low probability of being a loser and gain experience that will give you the skills and the access to the home runs and grand slams.If you read the books and follow the blogs and even some forum posts you might think that everybody hits home runs on their first try. 

Even people who can still afford to vacation will find a less expensive/more accessible place to go.Or, as @Lucas Carl mentioned, large properties designed for groups will probably take a big hit, as it'll be harder for all parties to spend the money to vacation together.I feel pretty secure with mine.  

The city has been through hell (crime, bankruptcy etc), but you are seeing folks from elsewhere in CA moving there, and it seems like things have improved somewhat economically.

I currently have about $70k in equity from other properties and access to another $30k in cash.Coming up with the other $300k for the temporary flip is the challenge.The online auction keeps getting relisted and is quite the tease.