The house is sitting empty, about a $51K balance owing, (probably some late charges and penalties) but if she can walk out with $7500 she'd be happy.Anyway, I've done a pretty complete walk around and peek in the windows, typical cosmetics, yard and shrubs are pretty crappy, not too bad overall.

And filing of objections or errors in the assessment of the property.Scavenger Sale BooksThese books contain (for any year in which there is a Scavenger Sale) an accounting of all properties eligible for Scavenger Sale and information on any bids made at the Scavenger Sale and redemption's made afterward.Property Record CardsThe Assessor’s Office has a card for every property containing all information concerning assessment.Current information is also kept on microfiche or Computerized Data Files.The most up-to-date property data is contained in the Computerized Data File.This information is available to the Assessor’s staff but not to the public on a regular basis.

johnmichael: Make locating real estate prospecting easier and more fun when you approach it like a game of cards, keep your aces and play by the rulesjohnmichael: For example, there are 52 cards in the deck—your job is to find the 4 aces that will do business with you now!

Have a contingency plan in place if a unit remains vacant for a few months.Determine what a competitive rental rate is for your property by asking rental agents what they would expect to charge, by reviewing area rentals, and by personally visiting rentals available in the neighborhood.Run the numbers.

If you're borrowing from a hard money lender, credit cards, high interest HELOC because you're credit isn't top notch and I'm getting great rates or paying cash, my costs are lower.

The ability to save on the amount of the interest rate you are being charged…. month after month….. year after year… 2 or 3 % or more is huge.

I always kept all the repairs on me for the same reason, I also charged higher than market rent.

I was curious what other landlords out there do for their tenants that is "above and beyond" what is written in their leases to retain good tenants.I'll start: :whistle: Plant an herb garden for them to useInstall washer/dryer - no charge for useYour turn:

Ill be able to retire in a few years max.But my first goal is not to retire but ti get Debt free.With out my house note, car note, credit cards, and student loans, I think life will take on a whole new meaning.

I will charge anywhere from 4-6%.