Hi Amit,While I don't invest in Wylie, I know a few people who focus their investing efforts in Wylie and Rowlett.

They forget the optionee is a loser here too, if they want to make a buck they spend time, money and effort and end up with no point on the board. 

I'm re-reading some sections in your first book right now that addresses rehab cost estimations until the book arrives on Tuesday.I've been to a few REIA meetings and make it an effort to make it to the two major ones in my area every month.

But I don't think one individual lead is worth that much time and effort.

I focus my efforts primarily on non-performing note.

There's global index funds that can perform and give you a steady return.Good luck. 

Maybe you should definitely  look at who will be the end buyer and make sure youR marketing efforts are directed towards those potential buyers.

I know that you could contact the owner and try to negotiate a short sale but it seems to be that the owner has abandoned the property and my efforts of finding him have come up short. 

Then, it's up to you to create an effective message with an irresistible offer.You challenge is to determine which sources produce the most profit for your money and effort.

This last year we made a concerted effort to pay off the last of my student loans (~20k) starting in June and made the last payment Dec 28th, or in 6 months time.