That means getting trade-lines closed that keep accruing missed payments.

I am a Project Manager by trade so I'm used to creating, budgeting, contracting, and directing renovations and new construction up to $30 Million.

Would be Impressive for someone who had noschooling or licenses to sell or trade securities and overstayed his Visa whilelaying low and hiding from immigration until he could get married to a UScitizen for his green card.

Marc, if it was me I would start familiarizing myself with the Savannah market now so you can hit the ground running when you get there.I haven't read it, so I can't fully endorse it, but based on some seminars of his I attended in the mid 2000s, I think David Lindahl's Emerging Real Estate book probably has some information on familiarizing yourself with a new market area.

It seems to me you want to use your skill sets in HVAC and your friends in the other trades to rehab your first purchase to eventually flip and or rent.

There are professional training certificates for trades, 2-year associates degrees with concentration in very hands-on fields, and plenty of 4 year colleges where you can take 1 or more classes at a time, and not have to go all-or-nothing.In addition to the degree (even a 2-year degree is a college degree and confers a certain amount of respect), you network like crazy, have fun, do some growing up, and if you choose your college right, you have the opportunity to learn in-depth in areas that truly can help you along your chosen life path. 

Or there was the time a skunk got into the subfloor of the unit I was renting, and I was in a hurry to find another place before the skunk succeeded in digging through and emerging in the living room. 

http://murray.seattle.gov/murray-constantine-city-council-declare-emergency-announce-new-investments-to-respond-to-homelessness/#sthash.DTi5L6ea.dpbsMayor Murray Declares an emergency granting him some pretty powerful abilities:(from FAQ PDF)How is the City working with state and federal governments to address this issue?

Long, big trade line *poof* Waiting to see how score declines.

If you trade down in value or pull cash out you will pay some taxes.