The one I use charges 8.5% a month, when there is a vacancy they get nothing, when they fill a unit, they get a set amount plus advertizing costs (not one month's rent which seems to be more common in the US), and when there is a problem they deal with it. 

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One of the main drivers of this dilemma is the low 1bd/1ba garage conversion and $30k seems like a large cost for one element of a 350 sq ft conversion. 

Faking a foreclosure would require thousands of dollars in fees, months (if not years) of time, an incredible degree of knowledge of state and national foreclosure rules and procedures and balls the size of a house to expose one's self to the prosecution that would more than likely result from the fraudulent action.

Definitely looking to do it the fastest way even if it costs money.

The roof and the floors were not huge costs to us the buyer, as the seller filed an insurance claim for water damage just prior to our offer closing.

Compare what you see to the deed etc - there could be a shared driveway or some other easement.Also if the building is occupied you will be dealing with an eviction as well so you will have to factor that into your costs/bid.

Yes, there is a plethora of leases floating around the internet, but if you want to manage your property properly, it requires a lease agreement that fits the way you want to do business and helps you to cover costs, avoid liabilities, and increase revenue. 

to be direct: your first property, and possibly first several properties, are likely going to cost you money. 

Time and time again when I tried to cut costs by having a 'handy man' do a contractors job to save an owner money it bites me!