I'd like to pitch this to qualified investors and I'd appreciate any tips that would help me accomplish this. 

Any tips are appreciated!

If it goes further most standard lease agreements have a mediation clause to avoid court.

You should ask the police if there will be any further need to preserve it "as is".

The podcasts give you a ton of information and inspiration, while the events are great ways to connect with local investors.One tip that I can offer about this website is: GET ACTIVE!

I haven't yet checked out the forms but thanks for the tip.

On further searches on BP, I see that a lot of folks have had this same exact scam pulled on them - Craigslist ads with lower prices and one to many people that get the place rented to.I am very curious to hear from anyone who has had to deal with landlord tenant law issues that have arisen from this - i.e. disgruntled scammed wannabe tenants who decide to either break in and claim the place, or pursue action through the courts.As someone going through this right now for the first time, any words of wisdom would be appreciated. 

My name is gus and I am looking to get started in real estate in San Antonio Texas. I'm hoping to acquire as much advice and knowledge to make a career out of this. I am currently shopping for a house but as I have I'...

Any tips you can give me on making my strategy work or modify it in a way that will work? 

I've found a few places that meet my buy box in the East Bay, and it only makes sense to have a buying agent before going further.