That statement "You must own it for at least 3 years before you can get a full Deed for a Title" sounds like there's either some redemption period, or there's some requirement that you have to have possession for three years to fully own it.What taxing authority gives a quit claim?

The "official" rate is 2% from each, but in reality this is discounted down to 1% or less.

I have my eye on several ugly, dirty, beaten-down houses (some vacant) that are not officially for sale, but I seem to be stuck as to what my initial contact with the owners should be.On past houses, I've mailed the owners a letter saying that I was interested in purchasing their house, but any time I'd get a response they'd ask, "How much are you gonna pay me for my house?"

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You can try to contact them but from my experience they won't talk to you with authorization from the homeowner.Brian Haskins

You may be able to find some information from the county official who handles these sales.

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Should authors have more control over their books, dvds or cds than other sellers?

I am just small town midwest,,but here alot of people have left town when whole industries were closed down or partial layoffs.A town of 20,000 people and we lost one major employer of 13-1500 jobs and the stupid city officials said"It was the best thing to ever happen here" .

You'll see them by going to this link:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/author/shaebynes/I think your buy & hold strategy is a good one, but from experience I feel a responsibility to tell you that it absolutely critical to have reserves..a good 3 months or so of cash to deal with vacancies and other things that WILL come up.Have you networked with other investors in your area?