In time, people started coming to us, trusting that we were the ones who would handle their property with care, respect, and expertise.The result?

Regarding security with buying the property, I can't say I'm too worried about that.

I have formed 2 LLCs, each to hold the individual properties.

Research the County Clerk / PVA office for LLC, and individual names that have a bunch of properties listed under their names good way to identify landlords w/ multiple properties.Just a couple of ways to find package deals. #2 is also a good way to find off market deals which is where you can save the most even if it's just buying a house direct from the owner w/o an agent.  

Purchase price: $485,000 Cash invested: $125,000 This property was zoned residential and commercial.

I have a 1031 exchange coming up soon that I can leverage into $900K+ for one or more properties.

I'm under contract on a property and the sewer scope inspection report said "The service was observed for approximately 82 feet, and the termination was not visible or and condition was not determined.

We now live overseas and are renting it as our first property.

Purchase price: $485,000 Cash invested: $125,000 This property was zoned residential and commercial.

the land bank they are talking about is city owned property they took back for non payment of tax's or liens etc.. its NOT Bank/lending institution you buy the land from the city land bank they may have special programs for locals that are looking for owner occ situations.. either way if you pay cash which is how most of that is sold if not all of it.. then your credit does not matter.