If you are planning to self managing, having new everything will reduce the number of late night phone calls to fix stuff which in my opinion is the biggest pain starting out.

Seal off all windows and doors, at the very least install plywood over openings.Usually people stealing copper are looking for easy easy easy, so if you make them work to get it they will move on.

I got a phone call today from a lady in Hayward, CA that has 8 houses on a single parcel.

Either way, good news, the pour was cancelled this morning after some phone calls.

The only thing I know, is that through some real estate training I went through, the creator of that system said he pays $5 per lead to bird dogs which includes: -Property Address -General assessment of the property condition -At least 6 pictures of the exterior He also said if the bird dog also includes the name of the owner, their address, and phone number(via a property records search through the county) that he pays them $10 per lead.

He's asking for 40k and he owns it free and clear (I spoke to him on the phone today).

I am a little confused as to what you are describing, but maybe I can help.During the owner occupant bid period there is a 10 day initial sealed bid period on fha insured homes.

It also notifies you on your phone when a rent is late or if a payment is made right away. 

It is literally a phone call and they can do it, I know because I have done it myself.

@Graham Mink a Personally I don't tell the tenant my requirement till I am speaking with them on the phone.