What a waste of mental energy to think that. www.rojayselecthomes.com

By Oct or Nov the names and parcel #s going up for 3yr back taxes are posted for the December auction.I would send a generic postcard to the ones that actually had improvements on it that appeared to have equity. 

Previous money that my wife and I spent in rent ($1200/mo) now goes to improvements.

I'm not opposed to efficient urban housing, I just don't want to get rich perpetuating a slum.

Submit offers but put time and energy into situations where it's more likely to get accepted.

Decided to hold once market improved.

Also when you do any outside improvements make sure you contact me so that I can approve the colors and patterns.

I did find a couple of things that needed improvement, and I was able to send her a follow up email (with three compliments / affirmations of specific things she's doing great, and then two constructive suggestions) to let her know what I found.Let's stay in touch!

It was adjacent to some other properties that we manage, so the efficiencies and economies of scale were attractive.

In the meantime, work on improving your credit, finding partners, networking, practice analyzing deals, and saving cash to invest.Hope this helps - happy to answer any questions you have.Robert Leonard