I have seen here in Lakeland times were the streets are flooded with FSBO signs, Foreclosures, short sales.

-Minutes drive from Shockoe Bottom, Canal Walk, and MCV -Numerous art galleries and antique shops About the Property -3 bedroom / 1.5 bathrooms single-family house -Carpeted bedrooms -Washer/dryer -Off street parking -Security system -Large planted backyard to relax with friends -Enormous walk-in closet, private upstairs porch -TV, internet, water included -Lease information -Renewable quarterly (every three months) -Available on 10/21 Minimum Qualifications -Gross income must be 3 times the monthly rent (You must make $1500/month before taxes) -Clean background and eviction record -Favorable credit score -Good rental references from previous landlords About me -Ian, 23 years old, young professional in finance -Alma Mater: Virginia Tech -Moderate cleanliness (I clean and keep things clean) -Interests: Ornithology, competitive checkers, avid bar hopper Sorry, no pets allowed.

Spoke with 4 people who responded to my yellow letters, which I consider a success in itself just because of the response rate I am getting and it is great practice.One was slightly irritated and wants off the list.2 spoke really poor english and were very hard to even figure out what street the property was on or who I was speaking to....one wants off the list and one wants 20k more than the property will ever be worth.One actually seems motivated and the call went really well......I asked the right questions and got the right answers......I go see the property this weekend.I also listened to 2 podcasts, re-read an article about Dodd-Frank and the SAFE act which made me decide that lease options aren't anything I want to do (or even can do) in Texas.

It is pretty good except for the corner of Home and Jersey Streets which is plagued with dilapidated houses and board ups.  

I decided against it because the street was middlebrook pike and busy.

They turn street smart at a very young age.Thumbs up to all you SUPER MOMS

Check the code website or call them, they generally spell out exactly how large the sign can be, how far back it has to sit from the street and how long it can stay there. 

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It is next to a popular Catholic Church, and there are about 6 4plexes's on the block, with an equal number on the other side of the street.

Yep theory doesn't stack up to street smarts and real world knowledge of doing deals.