After the house sells, look in the public records to see who purchased.

Jon -While I agree that for most people in most situations, a house is *NOT* an investment, I also think that that your analysis above for the value of a low-interest loan is actually a great argument for why more people *SHOULD* be buying homes and taking out a loan.While not everyone will be able to take the money and generate a significant enough return that the result will be substantially beneficial, there are a lot of people (like most of us here on BP) that have the right mentality to make that achievable.Again, for the general public that has little expertise, interest or experience with investing, I completely agree with you.

I also want to represent my business more legitmate and Id like a space that customers as well as other contractors can meet me and plan projects.

As for Denver County auctions...In Colorado auctions are held by the public trustees of each county.Below is a link to the Denver County public trusteehttp://www.denvergov.org/clerkandrecorder/ClerkandRecorder/Foreclosures/tabid/437349/Default.aspxI have not attended Denver's Foreclosure Sale/Auction, but my experience is that the public trustees required a certified check(or other good funds) at the auction.I would certainly speak to expert before participating as it is a buyer beware (caveat emptor) purchase: -No guarantee that the foreclosing lien is in first position-No rights to inspect-Can be redeemed out by other jr lien holders after sale-Persons may still be living in the property and require eviction or other arrangements-Lessees may have a grace period to leave-All sales are finalI am not an expert and that is just my personal understanding.The aforementioned is personal opinion and none of the content should be considered a binding offer or agreement.

I'm not going to pretend that one event will change it, but I do know that when we prove to people that it is possible to have a conference/tradeshow in the real estate investing space that isn't about the upsell from stage, things will change.We must alter expectations, because right now, we're fighting an uphill battle.

There should be a public hearing to get neighborhood feedback.

If its a newer leak, I would not be to concerned about the structure. you may have to replace a piece of sheathing, but that's all, but a quick crawl through the attic space should show you if there are more significant problems.

The area is very walkable with plenty of access to public transportation as well.

This is because the county public admins had passed up working these files, for whatever reason.

Many of those deal aren't deals, they are divorce settlements, transfers to family or trusts may be investors putting stuff in an llc.Sounds too like your Realtor just put you on the public side of the mls, solds are there but limited to mls members, a Realtor giving out access to the public would be in for it, doubt you'll have that much of a favor unless you marry them.Try courthouse records, multiple mortgagors are buyers with financing, grantees with no deed of trust are cash buyers.