While i understand that there are many challenges and hurdles to overcome when attempting to tackle a project like this, I also believe the rewards are well worth the work.

I just knew I had to stay on my horse, find out what the challenges were, establish that I was kind but firm, and handle whatever came along.What would I say to my then self now?

Unfortunately for me, I have a wife and 2 kids so that option is a little more challenging for me.

Without much effort my wife convinced me to go.Phill is a very engaging speaker.

But the work is not challenging and my fellow co-workers have instructed me to slow down on numerous occasion.

Furthermore, the city views people who engage in such practices as opportunists who simply propagate the problems faced by so many residents.  

If they don;t contact you to work out something (like cash for keys or a definite time to be out) you have to start the eviction process (and that is going to vary state by state) In MA the foreclosure can be challenged in the eviction process if you can believe it.I would check with a local attorney for specifics of your area

When I read a post; a cry for help, for guidance, a problem that needs to be solved from someone just starting in this business, or a pro with a challenge.....it triggers something that I remember and experienced and I just want to get this keyboard clicking.

This state is very challenging with the high cost of real estate as well as CRAZY taxes.

Below are quick links to get engaged on this site.It's good to hear of your tightly coupled (no pun intended) partnership with your wife.You mentioned building a portfolio of properties and I suggest listening to podcast #151 if you haven't done so already.