Be prepared and do your due diligence and if the numbers are not real good then walk away and look for a better deal. perfect step by step, this is exactly what I needed to see.

Almost ALL the joists were perfectly fine, we ended up replacing 1 or 2.

@Karen Margrave   Thanks Karenthat plan is actually a Portlandia 4 square very popular here in PDX... the lot we bought had this great Oak tree in front so it was perfect fit for the home...

The lease option method will still work perfectly though.

So what I hear from everyone is that the perfect realtor for my team has -Zero money themselves but lots of expenses so theyre hungry.Zero other investors in their stable but lots of good contacts for finding deals for meZero properties themselves but impeccable ability to find and negotiate great dealsZero ambition to work for anyone other than you but endless energy for meTongue in cheek (mostly). 

THis is the perfect place to learn and also network with likeminded people.

@Christopher Gilbert In a perfect world, the PM should have given you a final accounting and any funds held within 5 business days (as it really isn't that hard to account for smaller landlords).

Turned down the fridge to a 6, water dispenser working perfectly withing 3 hours.....alot of hoopla about nothing, but glad the small issue is fixed

The tax lien database is perfect for finding non-owner occupied houses for a direct mail campaign.

Purchasing a lien prior to reconciling all assignments have been perfected is a poor purchase decision.