You'll have to head out to the OC for the closest ones that meet regularly but there are several great ones there.

The home is put up for sale for like 6 days for $1 and if no one government entity bids on it goes back to a regular listing.

When I bought the property almost a year later, they were still having to finish collecting the deposit, and on top of that they allowed one of the tenants to pay late (like 15 days) regularly and had even verbally agred to allow pets in on unit, in violation of lease (needed to be in writing).

These are such things like (electric and water bill payments, phone bill payments, unreported car payments, insurance payments, various rental payments,and other bills you pay on a regular basis...) if this is true, where will I start with trying to get my monthly bills added to my credit report?

I would love to get some of the newbies and regular contributors from our area together to discuss what has worked for us, what hasn't and what we hope to achieve.

Since the mold spores can spread if not properly handled (a health hazard), you need to have a specialist take care of it.

There were many original outlets that had been changed to regular 3 wire outlets, but of course had no ground since there was no wire for it.  

If you are going to be using credit cards to buy the deal, and then credit cards to do the major rehabs necessary - I think everyone here is seeing that you will be tapping yourself out and the next major issue (car accident, health issue, etc) could really put a strain on you financially.In the end you have to be comfortable with the risks, but take the free advice you are getting from people with experience seriously.

After that dinner keep in touch or meet on a regular basis.Approaching investors: Be yourself and be HONEST with everything you do/say.

I do know of someone who used the FHA to purchase and rents the units out to Vets, ensuring regular rental income.