I've only evicted one person that owed me quite a bit of money but when I researched the costs to pursue it and then in the end I knew I wouldn't get paid because the tenants had 'cash' paying jobs...

Wow, I know nothing of Virginia law so you will need to contact a local attorney for specific advice.First I would send the certified letter to their last known address.Second I would also have a Notice to Quit, or the local variation of it served on them.Third, never lock a tenant out of the apartment unless you have a lawyer tell you to do so in writing, and you have a copy of his malpractice insurance.The truth is you need to see an attorney who does evictions.

I agree, don't quit.

I noticed the days on the market for LI properties are quite long.

Not renting to someone because he was a garbage man, I'm quite sure this is illegal.However, I think that your keywords in the original add are fine.

There are quite a few active members in the Houston area.

The title is currently under a company that purchased the HOA lien through auction a little over a year ago.If I wanted to offer a quit claim deed/cash for deed, how would it work?

Sounds like you have quite the resume to draw from, I'm sure this site can fill in where you have questions.

It opened my eyes quite a bit to say the least on the whole business.Experience --- Read every book under the sun on real estate investing.

Not quite as successful as @Bobby Beard but I have three properties for five total units and have signed papers on my 6th.