It is under warranty but after several visits the contractor is blaming the existing pipework (the 'line set' and drain line) and wants to charge me to replace the line set ($500).

Once the order has been made to start the foreclosue (tax deed sale) then it is set and what every property that does not sell goes into Lands Available where you can buy the property directly from the county.

Ryan just set up another BP meet up for the end of September...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/350640-tulsa-meetup

Blackstone Group LP's ("Invitation Homes"), had seen this as well, and set out to make advantage of it, and did.

He asked about direct deposit, but I'm not sure how to set that up.Ideas?

Here are some good places to start: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet- find and connect with other BP members that are in your area.http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts - Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you.And, of course thehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums - ask any question about real estate!

Taking action is what sets apart the ones who succeed and the investors who never get started. 

I'm hoping to set up a meet-up in Missoula sometime.

I was required to fax in:Copy of my Drivers LicenseCopy of my Social Security CardNOTARIZED water service applicationSigned copy of settlement statement from title companyThis seems like a ridiculous amount of red-tape required to set up water and trash service with the city of Dallas.  

So i'm making my first contract i have the contract set up.