I found this article which I thought was interesting and may help enlighten some of us who are landlords and those who are looking to get into it.

It is up to mayors and other city leaders to provide the enlightened leadership necessary to manage urban challenges while promoting the vitality of cities.Governments also launch initiatives to help create affordable housing for the urban poor and middle classes.

I found all of your replies to be enlightening!

I am learning a lot also...just reading the posts in the forum about flipping houses and split heater/air conditioner is enlightening!

Once somebodies eyes have been enlightened, one does not want to stay at that place but to move upwards to doing what you are doing.

Perhaps @Steven Hamilton II or @Bill Walston can enlighten us.  

(e.g. can I buy it for $xxx from the "previous owner"I found this article quite enlightening as well.http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/types-property-liens.htmlI think a matrix by state / by county / by type of foreclosure (judicial or non judicial) / by other variables would be a great tool.

Thanks for the enlightening post @Ronald Perich.  

Can someone enlighten me about this?

I wouldnt see that as a burden.Please enlighten me.What exactly makes Student Loans different from the construction or rehab scenario I gave above?