They are Section 8, and 100% of their rent is subsidized by the city so I'm at least getting paid, however both the husband and wife have had their cell phones disconnected and are not responding to messages.

BD Lending is based in Chicago, I believe, but we do everything over the phone and email.I don't work for them or stand to gain anything by making this recommendation - they just came through for me where no other lenders did.

Carroll County holds live auctions only, with no internet or over the phone bidding options.

Just reach out to real estate agents "by phone" is key so they know you're are the real deal by the way you talk and present the idea.

I would just politely tell him that you screen very diligently and tell him what your criteria are and that you have just as much interest in getting a good tenant as he does in getting a good neighbor.

Nuisance things: paint, wallpaper (very annoying), holes in drywall, smells (unless it is a sign of mold), cracked windows, missing or damaged screens, no GCFI, flooring, broken handles, damaged cabinets, interior doors on exterior entrances (I see this a lot), bowls under sinks to catch leaks, general run-down-unlovedness.

Did not have a smart phone at all, just an older flip phone etc.

Then once you start getting leads, follow up is the same from anywhere with a phone and computer!

I personally tell all my police officers friends to do this because it is an extra way to make money without doing all the work, just need to send the name, phone number, email address and if possible mailing address.

Seller mentioned on the phone that she wants 300K for the property.