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I know that this topic has been posted before,  I was following that initial discussion, however the results were minimal, and perhaps someone may know of new options that have become available between then and now. 

I have seen evictions thrown out of court for failure to follow legally prescribed methods of service.

Set strict qualifications and do not deviate from it just to get a tenant in there.

I️ can only talk from California experience, but for me I’ll only follow a property to auction if I’ve at least seen inside, and then also been able to make sure about other liens/judgments etc that could be against the property.

Those dues don't just disappear... they follow the property (on this coast anyway).

I would not require any structural improvements to the slab at this time, but I would recommend the owner maintain the following items in the future:Maintain grading around the foundation of the house per the attached specificationsKeep soil near the foundation walls moist during dry weatherExpect cracking in floor, and seal with flexible sealant when visibleThe proposed maintenance is designed to retain strength of the foundation.

I've been crunching numbers and came up with the following.

Following.

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