Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

I did keep as firm a control on them as I could.

I received the following estimate for a fence:(Back) 5 panels, 6 posts $660.00(Left side) 6 panels, 9 posts gate included $795.00 .

Timing is something that I can't really control other than frequency of mailing.What message have you found to be most helpful that turns your "yellow junk mail" into wanted mail which provides a solution to the right person?

I know the debt issue is controlled by the board, but I know the PM sways the decisions made.

There is a lot of value to me in controlling that property, for various reasons, such as your issue with the upkeep.

I was thinking of expanding my horizons up North since the Denver market is out of control. 

Open filings are a lot of trouble because ALL of the person's assets, including a house are under control of the Bankruptcy court until the BK is either dismissed or closed.

I'm not sure what type of investing you are interested in but for a fix and flip guy, you can use the MLS/RE agent license to:- pull absentee listings- comps- search for listings- knowing about properties as soon as they hit the market (you don't have to rely on an RE agent)- search for RE agents that focus on the type of properties you want to buy- identify areas that have the highest sales volume (this is where you want to buy when flipping)- get into properties on your own- are able to control the dealHere are some ideas on how to find listing:- absentee - MLS- pre-foreclosure - Listsource.com or newspaper- tax lien - town treasury department- probates - probate court or newspaper- equity leads - Listsource.com

I don't know what positive things one could say about an unfixed cost that you have no control over.