I'm not a very experienced investor but I don't think taking a high interest loan and betting on appreciation is a good strategy.

PDF is a pretty safe bet; there is so much stuff floating around in PDF that either Windows 20 and Mac iOS XX will still come with a PDF reader, or whatever they do come with will have an "import PDF" option. 

If you have a sprinkler system, there is a chance that the tenants won't water the lawn as much but I will bet it will be more than if you didn't have a sprinkler system.When you're leasing your house, don't be afraid to negotiate with the tenants so they will not damage the house as much.  

I am not betting my financial future on it.

I bet you could pay a GC to give you a replacement cost valuation.  

@Bob RoachOf the places you mention, I think PA is your best bet.  

I bet your state has a foreclosure rescue hot line.. you might get some guidance there as well

@Dennis Weber  interesting slant on things.. we have the same issue in Portland we have 6 blighted homes that have have multiple offers for 50k over ask  ( just kidding but not really )I bet in our city of over 2 million you could not find over 150 vacant boarded up homes and if they are some rehabber is getting ready to totally redo them... 

Hey John,I don't believe that the forums has a section dedicated specifically to marketing high-end Real Estate, so your best bet may be trying your luck with the search function.Exactly how you market an ultra-high end listing will really depend on the specific details of the property you are selling, but there are a few quick tips that I think are applicable pretty much across the board for $3M+.First, a DETAILED individual property site is a must.  

And, I know there would have to be a broker in place for you to put your license at the company.It sounds like your best bet is to hang your license at a firm that allows you to manage on your own (which is what your original post was all about), but I don't personally know a company that's going to let you do that.Another feasible option is for your company to find a broker-for-hire that will serve at the principal broker for your company and let you hang your license there.