They might have good credit because they're making the minimum payments, but can't get a loan due to the expensive new truck payments, credit card, or student loan debt they have.  

I cannot interrupt a meeting with business executives for lack of toilet paper, someone's key card not working, or oh wait...where do I park?  

Has anyone added "green" aspects to their rental homes?

@Tiffany ShanI would try reaching out to @Grant Greene in Tuscon, AZ.

@Charles Trussell Personal Guarantee Loans, Home Equity Loans, Cash Out Refinance Loans, Credit Card Loans, loans from family members, etc.

I know that if a property goes to a tax sale and is sold, the mortgages are wiped out so the home is purchased ONLY for the amount of taxes due - free and clear.BUT, if you obtain a tax delinquent list from the county, mail a card to the owners stating the situation and that you would like to purchase their property BEFORE it hits the tax sale, do the mortgages get wiped out or are you responsible for any mortgages plus tax lien?

I agree, the crime map can be a little misleading with North Park "red" and most of National City "green", but it does help distinguish areas with high violent crime that really shouldn't have it (war zones) where there is no nightlife or reasonable explanation.

I am in the beginning stages (just setting up website and getting business cards) and I was thinking that leveraging the older marketing of the "We buy ugly houses" might be a good idea.  

I'm working on building a website to drive traffic and generate leads with online advertising and business cards.

Lex Green Don't overthink it, cruise Trulia, Zillow, Redfin (huge overlaps) for properties that appeal to you and ask listing agents for a T12.