Our two identical buildings and a third owned by Bob next door that is a fifth the size of the first two that produces $20,000 NOI at market.

I'm anxious to equip myself with the tools necessary to meet this challenge with confidence.

Generally, it is better to try to come to an accommodation with the senior lien holder before purchasing at auction, but that can sometimes be a challenge depending on the nature of the loan and the identity of the lien holder.

I just want to be well equipped but I understand some things are going to be learned while on the job and that is fine.

An identical house can sell for $25,000 in one park but $75,000 in another park 30 miles up the road.

But I am not sure they are well equipped to run a stable, sustainable turnkey real estate operation.If you are having trouble reaching Clayton, look for him on Twitter, where he seems to be posting every few hours.

The more you analyze deals, the better equipped you will be to obtain a good one.

While there are truly amazing resources available, none of them seem to be really equipped to handle the nuances behind the content without the help and involvement of the community or retailer themselves.This is especially true when dealing with the laws and the rules promulgated by the various state and federal agencies.

On a typical project, here are the contractors I'll probably use:- Demo- Roofer- Painter- Carpenter- Plumber- Electrician- HVAC- Window Company- Tile Guy- Carpet Guy- Hardwood Guy- Cabinets/Countertops Company- Termite Inspection- Landscaping- Garage Door Company- House CleanerIn addition, on many projects I'll also use:- Drywall Guys- Insulation- Surveyor- Structural Engineer- Inspectors- Concrete Company- Driveway/Paving Company- Grading- Tree Trimming- Shower Glass CompanyFor big projects, new construction:- Architect- Civil Engineer- Foundation- Asbestos Removal- Sediment Control- Excavation, Dirt Hauling- Interior Sprinklers- Stone WorkEach of those contractors will typically get between 1-4 draws, depending on the scope of the work they have for the project.Then there are materials and other non-labor costs:- Permits (0-3 transactions per project)- Porta Pottys (0-3 transactions per project)- Home Depot Materials (3-5 transactions per project)- Dumpsters (1-3 transactions per project)- Paint Purchase- Cabinets/Countertops Purchase (2-4 transactions per project)- Flooring Material Purchase (1-2 transactions per project)- Specialty Material Suppliers (0-10 transactions per project)- Utility/Service Installation (0-5 transactions per project)- Private Inspections (0-5 transactions per project)- Insulation/Airtightness Tests- AppliancesOn top of that, I will potentially write several checks to:- Title Company- Property Inspector- Appraiser- General Contractor or Project Manager- Interest Payments- Utility Payments- Tax PaymentsOn top of that, I have my general business expenses:- Accounting- Legal- Interest Payments- Tax Payments- Brokerage Fees- E&O Fees- MLS Fees- Overhead/Office (Supplies, Equipment, Subscriptions, Software, etc)- Telephone/Fax/Internet- Income from Property SalesAll of these easily add up to a couple hundred transactions on a large project or new build, meaning many dozen per month. 

Some points about me and this property:- it consists of four 1-bedroom apartments - rented to young professionals- this is B property in a B neighborhood - current rents are $2300 ($550x3 and one $650 - the $650 is the newest tenant and the apartments are identical - so it sounds like the rents can be increased in the other 3 upon lease expiration)- it's listed at $139,900 and has been on the market for about 3 months- my calculation on this property is based on full asking price and current rents- The COC ROI is misleading based on the way I did the inputs -- the only cash out of pocket will be closing costs which I've been quoted to be about $7000  out of pocket.