If they can't even respond to me now, I can't imagine good things in the future...

That gave me a bit more comfort because I wasn't sure if I'd have to fork out for an attorney before I could bid and I was wary of potentially bidding, not winning anything, and then being out of pocket for legal fees.Feel free to PM me if you want more attorney details.

You will meet wholesalers, investors, agents, lenders, etc at these events that you can meet face to face and potentially partner with and learn from.

Looking potentially buy a property out there. 

Not having any idea as to the potential expense involved in foreclosing especially if the borrower file a bk8.

Hi Timmy, I recently interacted with the City's Planning staff about a listing that had an existing structure that seemed to at least have potential for an ADU.

While some less experienced Realtors may shy away from courthouse sales due to the complexities involved, I recognized the tremendous potential this presented and dove in headfirst.How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

If you do decide to have a "partial" 1031 exchange and use some of your 1031 sale proceeds to pay off debt on other assets, you'll just want to make sure that the improvement in cash flow offsets the tax liability that you incur from your partial exchange AND the lower rents from potentially buying a less valuable property with your partial 1031 exchange. 

While I've been doing research, I would appreciate a local's hands-on perspective on the state of the market and potential areas to target.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!