Easy answer is to have your own set of criteria that makes a house a viable candidate, and some alternate relationships to direct those that don't fit your needs.

I'm trying to convert some equity to liquidity.How would I set this up and where is there a marketplace for this paper?

It is under warranty but after several visits the contractor is blaming the existing pipework (the 'line set' and drain line) and wants to charge me to replace the line set ($500).

My friend's concern, however, is that the landlord may be trying to formalize their relations so that he may eventually evict them, as many of the legacy tenants in this apartment building have been evicted or "pressured" to vacate for frivolous reasons so that the landlord can renovate and convert their units to Airbnb in order to receive a higher return for each unit.

Once the order has been made to start the foreclosue (tax deed sale) then it is set and what every property that does not sell goes into Lands Available where you can buy the property directly from the county.

Ryan just set up another BP meet up for the end of September...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/350640-tulsa-meetup

Blackstone Group LP's ("Invitation Homes"), had seen this as well, and set out to make advantage of it, and did.

He asked about direct deposit, but I'm not sure how to set that up.Ideas?

Here are some good places to start: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet- find and connect with other BP members that are in your area.http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts - Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you.And, of course thehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums - ask any question about real estate!

Taking action is what sets apart the ones who succeed and the investors who never get started.