One of the towns I invest in has quite a few lots available, but when I spoke with the code enforcement office, I was told they couldn't remember the last time there was new construction in the town.

I remember back when I had my license they drummed that into our head in school that you HAD to have all title holders sign the listing agreement.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.Good luckPaul

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.Go to IREM.org search for ARM certified property managers call 5 ask them what parts of the city they like/dislike and why.

@Shaun HattonWhen figuring on repair costs, remember HUD owned houses are foreclosures and have been vacant for a while.

And remember, every no is one step closer to your YES!

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.Good luckPaul

And to the guys that think they can't help, just remember, you already ARE helping and mentoring people here on BP.If anyone knows of someone willing to mentor a newbie with loads of ambition in the Philadelphia area, send them my way :)

I remember hearing this from you before.

So you have one of two options...a) use a normal grout and make sure you remember the make and color for when problems arise.