@Derek W And @Steven Pierre do a skip trace to find relatives.

I would walk, RUN, skip, do backflips, or run down Times Square naked for $50,000.If someone who could've bought the place themselves for $50K suddenly wants it, is the place really worth more?

Skip the bank hassle and learn some creative financing deals.

The easiest way is to hire a process server, have their info ready to put on the small claims paperwork, then have them find and serve the summons. there are a couple of process server companies who will charge $50 for the service fee (I like the ones that offer the no serve no pay service) and then another 25-30 for the skip trace service (they track down the defendant for you).

In terms of contact I actually skip trace the owners and just start calling up phone numbers and trying to get in touch with them.

For example, if you're open to the idea, you can skip out on the property management fees if you're comfortable with finding tenants yourself.

We've had one other tenant skip out owing rent, but in her case it was much more clear-cut as she abandoned the property well before her lease was up - as well as abandoning her pets.

@Nadine Perry  Skip wholesaling ... it doesn't fit your profile.  

I appreciate all thoughts,Skip

Late payments, skipping out suddenly, smoking weed and carrying on in the hallway with adult kids and their friends.