Any rule of thumb to use while analyzing?

Nothing beats a custom optimized CRM to fit your needs and how you do business.I honestly feel like everyone selling CRM try really hard to make people believe they need an "out-of-the-box" system, but this truly HAS to be customized to how you manage your leads.For Lead generation we leverage GrumpyHare. 

If you are paying that much for a program (that you can learn for free on YouTube) then they should atleast answer that for youBut I can also answer for you - yes you can broker from anywhereYeah, I'm still going through the course.

There is no lock because the laundry machines are in the basement. 

Target neighborhoods near Bradley University, research rents, join real estate investment groups, connect with local agents, use the 1% rule, prepare for financing, and seek advice on cash flow and property analysis.Good luck!

Otherwise taking detailed videos and pictures for the contractor to get a good idea of budget should be sufficient to get a realistic budget. 

This forum has been an absolute wealth of information around the foreclosure process and trustee sales.I've been heavily researching tax sales/foreclosures for a few years now and finally feel ready to take the jump.

Of course, if there is a severe recession and a "run on the bank" situation, then the redemption feature is gated.

Quote from @Karl Kauper: Good morning- Just “boosting” this thread this morning in hopes of more feedback from property owners in the Cleveland area.

You could set up a PM LLC that both of you would "Hire" to manage your tenants.