The woman heading the organization hasn't even put together her first deal, and lost everything.

Sellers lie, they don't tell all, so that could be why the numbers look good.OTH, if youare looking in an area that is targeted by city officials to clean upan area, where there is community involvement by organizations to rehab areas, then that "bad area" can be a steal of a deal for what the future may hold.

There's a local cigar store that has a room filled with nice couches/chairs and big screen TVs.

The initial visit is usually free, so if you organize your questions you can get all of your answers.

In either case, you can save a TON of money by buying discounted HD or Lowe's (HD is easier to find) gift cards/store credit off Craigslist (I normally pay 70% of face).

Mainly I don't like the idea of miscellaneous adapters the tenant might pick up at the dollar store.

(western MA) When I buy an REO, everyone at any store or restaurant will know who owned the house and what happened to them on how they lost the house.

A photo of a woman with a wheel burrow full of German marks going to the grocery store.

I have sent requests to several charitable organizations without any response.

If you don't have a dedicated printer in your area, you might also try a local Fedex or UPS store which can also be owner operated and often double up as to offer printing services.