The rent was paid after I made it clear I wanted to move in a different direction.

For turn key rentals I'd urge you to consider first something you can self-manage from home followed by Ohio, Texas, North or South Carolina.

I thought it would depend on bank appetite but I've heard back that vacancy isn't an issue so long as the property is self sustaining as is.I think there's a fine line between filling an open spot and resurrecting a dying center though.

The leads are horrible and I've heard that some agents have had success getting out based on the new lawsuit selling one lead to multiple agents.

If during the next 2.5 years, the owner redeems the property i get the money + interest back, but lets say they do not redeem the property. 3)  Within the last 6 -3 months of the expiration of the redemption period, I will file a petition at the circuit court for the tax deed 4)  At the same time, after filing the petition for deed, I will need to send "Notice of Expiration of period of Redemption" Take Notice to the county so they can mail it to the home owners and any interested parties informing them to redeem asap. 5) I will subtax early the following taxes as soon as they are generated by the county. 6) Inform the property owner in three ways, certified mail from the Circuit Court Clerk, being personally served by, the Sheriff’s office; and notice being published in a local newspaper. 7)If the taxes are not paid and the last date to redeem passes, the tax buyer can apply to the Circuit Court for an Order directing the County Clerk’s office to issue a tax deed to the tax buyer.

This should be the very first document you prepare.Lender Instructions to direct escrow and title with your lender's specific instructions, including loan position, various insurance requirements, dealing with certain liens, and a pile of others.Lenders Title Insurance policy with proper endorsements.Fire and liability insurance policy (NOT a homeowner's policy)AppraisalI could go onAs I said, this is not a DIY job.

I self manage and it's very doable.

I would expect the direct number for the attorney to be on the website and I would also expect to be billed an hourly rate to consult with them. 3.

When looking at pre forclosures, how can I find the owners contact information so that I can contact them directly to help them out?

I self-managed up to 25 units (over half mid-term rentals) until I hired someone for 10 hours per week to help me with the admin side of self-managing.