Long term buy hold investing  ( what the vast majority do and want to do) then you have transactional real estate that those that work in the business doIE RE brokers   flippers  builders  court house steps buyers etc etc. 

I have been a lurking member for some time and am working to start taking actionable steps to get my first investment property - one of these steps is to get plugged into the forums and discussions!

The first few steps of the eviction process are relatively easy and inexpensive.

If one tenant wants to move out, the other 3 will have to step up their split until a 4th is found or the one leaving can be held accountable by the other 3 until you find a 4th. 

On the other hand, I could have sat and complained that I didn't have enough capital to continue to grow my portfolio and only dreamed about the next steps (i.e., that would be 'interested').

I am a disabled veteran and I am looking to start finding homes and flipping them with the help of my step dad.

I've been getting addresses from abandoned home's what steps do I take to find owner of the property

On the other hand, I could have sat and complained that I didn't have enough capital to continue to grow my portfolio and only dreamed about the next steps (i.e., that would be 'interested').

I also agree with @Joe Gamatoria, step 1 is speak to a CPA immediately.

And even if you do, there is always a level of "gambling" involved when dealing with these properties.Disclaimer: While I’m an attorney licensed to practice in PA, I’m not your attorney.