A smart squatter will just figure out the drive-by schedule and move in afterwards....It will soon come to the point where we can never leave a house sitting vacant.....Did y'all ever think we'd even be having this conversation....? 

Other fees really depend on what kind of transaction is taking place, whether it is a refinance, purchase, sale, etc.

Technically, you do need some money, otherwise you have to figure out how to grind it out without much capital, which is what Ray did, listen to his story, it may help. 

The second thing is to know the rules of the sale, like all cash, no cash, no personal checks, deposits required the day of sale, pre-registering bidders, etc. 

Be an inside sales agent. 

Serious buyers, but need guidance on neighborhoods to avoid, what may be for sale now that is already income producing, areas to consider, etc.Thanks!

Last but not least, based on the size of the home, I try to find other properties with the same "footprint" that may be "for sale" or have been "sold" which may give you an idea of what the subject property may look like. 

Was looking at a small lot for sale by owner.

Finally, 5 days after I started this process they had a sales guy call me and try to retain me.

Insurance doesn’t protect you from any part of the sale or acquisition of a property (e.x.