If the house is listed on the MLS and everyone else has passed on it, then you didn't "find" it. 

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The city however did not pick up on this.

All I know is that I have a shitton of large cheese pizzas on the line.

In some cases, I've had a buyer lined up by the time I close.

For the most part vs focusing on a specific neighborhood or two I would say keep you options open to all. 

Those agents are recommended because they paid to be first on the list.

They always make sure to have line(s) of credit to get them through challenging periods.

Nonetheless, If you’re short on time, hiring a local attorney who focuses on evictions is definitely a good idea, as the process can be quite tedious.

Focus on identifying promising neighborhoods in the north or east bay by leveraging your husband’s contractor network, local real estate agents, and online deal-finding platforms.