My main interests are foreclosures and rehab opportunities in the DC metropolitan area (including Baltimore) and some opportunities in the Norfolk Virginia area.Still in the learning phase.

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The owner's intent to abandon a property is seldom expressed. 

Any other books recommended to learn about mainly the step to step process on financing, paper work I would need?

The Underground water main system was replaced from the public fire hydrant lines to the interior of each building in 1999.6.

So, the main reason to go with a broker is because brokers search many different banks for the best rates while a bank will only offer you their best rates (which might not be the best for you)It is worth it to get a quote from a bank and from a broker to see what the difference is.

At the time, the area was the place to be due to our GM plant going full steam and it's near a main freeway.

The intent is to start very slowly with the hopes that 1) we don't lose money 2) we enjoy it and 3) can at some point blossom the idea into multiple properties so we can add meaningful net worth.

Her intention was NOT to list it with one of them but rather to see how he would respond.

Again I'm sorry if I offended you, but know that my intentions were not to be a "sneaky" rat, I just thought it was easier to post it that way.