So I'm collecting 1325$ in rent per month.

The listing agent will just end up getting a "double dip" and collect both sides of the commission.Jon

Pretty much every data and list company will be able to get you this list.Also each State has a list of contractors and most will sell the list to you.

The leak is near a valley in the roof where some leaves have collected (which I will remove today).

Also, well documented data on outstanding specific types of mortgages indicates likely high default numbers thru 2012.

Ask yourself what would happen if China wanted to collect on it's debt: oil over $200/barrel, depression, and a complete bankrupting of the nation.

Anyone have a link to somewhat recent Rental data for the US.

Once a court grants you "unlawful detainer" you are on your own to collect back rent and damages from the tenant.

An attorney can “levy” assets to collect on the debt.

Personally for me I would want to find a local deca-millionaire veteran/seasoned investor that has a business plan that is very similar to mine and work for him (small maintenance items, cutting grass, collecting rents, placing bandit signs, researching deeds, etc) free of charge for a month or two as he explains to me why he does what he's doing and takes me with him when he's analyzing and negotiating deals.What I don't like is the fluff in the guru pitches that don't really tell you what to do and make everything sound like it's as easy as buying a certificate of deposit.