Talk to a professional before moving forward with this strategy. 

I prefer tax or county foreclosures because it’s usually the senior most lien except federal liens.Obviously foreclosures carry higher risks, therefore may offer higher returns.

I enjoy meeting real estate investors and learning more about their interests and professionals goals.Vedran

Otherwise, savvy "professional tenants" will wait until you file a dispossessory suit on them, and then make a tiny token payment.

I would like to use my past real estate experience along with my degree to build a family real estate investment business to enable my husband to leave his current job to work along with me and pass along to my son one day.I am a big fan of forums and of networking so I look forward to meeting so many of you online and maybe even get the opportunity to FaceTime or Skype to share professional experiences.I enjoy helping others so if there may be any questions that I can answer for you especially in the area of property management which is a strength of mine, please don't hesitate to ask.

I will say the new Hostfully folks are way more professional and committed then the previous Orbirental owner.

I don't want to jinx myself, lol.Be fair and professional, but don't be a pushover. 

If so, what is the value you see in that service and what are the pitfalls of using a professional like that?

If you want to be a professional then treat yourself like one and accept the payment for you work.

It is always recommended that you seek advice from a qualified professional if you are in doubt about the laws or how they boil down to what you can and can't do with your retirement savings.