My next door neighbor was robbed about a month ago, most likely while I was home, and I am dumbfounded how someone has the nerves to walk out of a house with a mattress (in your case) or a big screen tv and down a long set of steps, and a number of other big ticket items (in the case of my neighbor).Like Joshua mentioned, lights on timers are a good idea, but I imagine that these are not your garden variety criminals that are used to stealing packs of bubblegum from Walmart.

You decide that "long term" means at least seven years, so you develop pro forma projections going out seven years: income, expenses, cash flow, potential resale.

I think I'll be standing on the courthouse steps shortly. . .

Doug, thanks for the input.There is one extra step with code violation, and that is you need to look up the address of the owner, because often the violation property is not owner occ.What sort of message would you use on a postcard for this?

kel, im new at this, but have purchased two off of the courthouse steps and as stated above, from two to twelve weeks was my experience.

Also, step in and start buying because now is the time.SUCCESS BREEDS SUCCESS

I went one step further.

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You obviously need to cut your expenses and increase your income in any and every way possible so that you can stay afloat.Get rid of fancy cars or even two cars, cable, and any other luxuries is the first step.

I want to take this minute to thank everyone who waits for us to exit an elevator, steps to the side when we need enough room to pass, does not talk to or try to pet my dog while she is working, and show her the respect she deserves for the life-saving duties she performs.