I have read and come across some very interesting articles and podcasts on this site that will help with taking the first step of action. 

Just have to take action

My career in home improvement and repair began in 1973 while working for a home improvement company as a door to door canvasser, then I enrolled thru the UAW connected Trade Union Leadership Conferences into building trades training at Cass Tech, learning house wiring and framing.

I'm looking now for someone local in the construction trade who would have a good idea.

I do not believe you get something for nothing, so I am also looking to trade time and resources for knowledge and mentorship with anyone who has the hart of a teacher.  

Keep the pressure on.Even though you are getting a date for the eviction, file another notice when rent is due again.You can give them a 30 or 60 day notice to "quit" if you wantThe next rent notice you file, you should have personal service, with this you can file for a judgment.I view tenants as customers, I treat them like that until they give me a reason to do otherwise.My wife manages our rental portfolio, commercial and houses, I must admit that she is more patient, kind, understanding and lot better at tenant management than me.Try not to take your tenant's comments or actions personally, this is a business.Sometimes it is better to work with your tenants, show some empathy.Tenants don't want to move or be evicted, there are always reasons why they can't pay........my bride works with them as much as she canA vacancy is expensive

Most of the houses are 3 bed 1 bath .Which as investors we know very little retail action.

Will you be trading up or down?  

Welcome,I've been involved in the construction/trade aspects of RE for the past decade.Let me know if you experience issues getting the right guy for the job and I'll see what I can do.My RE experience and knowledge are limited, but my optimism isn't.Best of luck!

Tools Of The Trade As a real estate investor, there are certain "tools of the trade" you must have.