I will knock on door first for sure, but If no one opens the door, should I get a drill to get the lock removed and get door opened?

The last one...Craigslist-advertised as under market..and it wasOne before that: Craigslist-owner found me and wanted out fastOne before that: Craigslist-distressed owner found meOne before that: HUD propertyOne before that: MLS listed propertyWorking on one that I may lock up this week: if it works out...CraigslistNow you know why I encourage people to use CL:)

So I eared  the HOA  not going to approve him.Thanks.

@Jesse SteinIf you can use that $50,000 and earn more than what you would having it otherwise locked up in the property, this could be a smart thing to do.

Remember its a competitive market out there so if you find a good deal you want to be ready to lock up the deal and the best way to do that is to have your loan amount pre-approved already so you know you can make an offer you can back up and all is good for you. 

I am looking to close on the mortgage BEFORE construction begins, so that all rates and stipulations are locked in now as opposed to over a year from now.

I need to go in and change the locks so we can get the property ready for a new tenant.

Northernmost ice- and lock-free port on Mississippi River.

@Stacy E. are you a member of the local REX (Real Estate eXchange) group?

I attended myriad seminars/webinars, plunked down $$$ for some REI classes, attended a local REIA meeting (as a non-member), and kept my ears open to all of the info that was being shared... yikes!