And then, because we all need to socialize a little bit, try to attend any one REI groups in you area.  

I don't know anyone who's bid on one of these and have been networking in my circles and haven't been able to find anyone with experience.I had my lawyer do a title search and aside from the outstanding taxes.

I am currently networking to build my sphere of influence both inner and outer circle.

Once out of the military you continued to advance your circle of knowledge and skills by investing in some architectural drafting classes that led to several years of residential design work on the side while you worked full-time.

But, I had a relative who was rich and her only income was Social Security.

Landlord and the property owner shall not be liable to Tenant for crimes, injuries, loss, or damage due to criminal acts of other parties.Indemnification Tenant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the property owner and Landlord for any loss the property owner or Landlord incur due to Tenant’s breach of this agreement or due to the acts and omissions of Tenant and Tenant’s occupants, family, social guests, or invitees.InsuranceLandlord strongly recommends Tenant purchases their own renters insurance policy.

In those cases, I've  sometimes seen incredible turnarounds when the person threatens to take the information public on social media, blogging etc. 

I worked (until I retired this past March) in a VA Medical Center for many years and the social workers connected with our VASH program VERY closely monitored the vets in this program making sure they met their share of the rent and utilities.Gail

I truly believe if we can help you reach your goals, it will come full circle back to us as well.Let me know if you want to connect.  

@Mitch LarriveeI write my own loan agreements and have not had a lawyer look over them (all of my loans have been with my 1st circle i.e. family).