But some store might simply mail it with a form letter to the prosecutor and the they carry the ball without the payee being involved.

You might get away with using a mailbox service address (like UPS Store, etc), but I haven't tried it.

i never really found any specialty trade stores.

I'm not sure what fees you have.I purchased a lease option couse years ago from Wendy Patton http://www.wendypatton.com/store/ years ago.

The income is ordinary income because you are like a retail store pulling property off your store shelf.Inventory is not eligible for special capital gains treatment.You also will be subject to self employment tax on the net income from the business.

Hopefully I can give it a go at one of the local Microsoft stores.

I own a liquor store in Daly City free and clear with my brother.

Stores like Walgreen's, Rite Aid need much larger lots for stand alone buildings, which usually have drive through windows, etc., and they do have very specific criteria for their stores.

I'll park the money there while things get rolling and maybe use it to invest in other properties if this goes well.I've looked at using Renters Warehouse for property management, although I'm buying in the suburb where I live.

Hey Alex welcome aboard bud.As far as value, bottom line is, you need to know your market, that should tell you a lot of the story.Estimating repairs is an art that if you are not and have not been in the construction fields will take time to learn, get some contractor quotes, ask questions and then take some walks around your big box home repair stores looking over materials and prices for what your current projects are.