We have a well and the other reason we got the machines was because we wanted  high efficiency used.

Are one of the siblings currently power of attorney?

I mean, even if you ask around regarding the HOA, I would be concerned about new personalities going on power trips after I invest.

In applying water & heating cost etc, is this an american thing that all power, heating & water costs are paid by the landlord & inorporated into the cost?

It would not be an efficient use of an agents time to work with someone like that.

U have come to the right place, it sounds like u have a huge head start with ur background so all power to u as u embark on ur journeyMy advice wud be too sign up for the weekly webinars they are seriously epic, and with all the other tools available I strongly believe if u can put together a good deal then u will be able to find a hard money investor for sure, I've learnt that it's about how good and clear is the deal to bring in ROIAlso stick around daily and get aquainted with the surroundings and like minded people, I have learnt so much just from reading threads and interacting!...

We installed a solar powered outdoor light and it works great.

The consensus is that absentee w/ equity mailers (regardless of how good the mailer) is a waste of resources and wondering if there is a more effective strategy to using Direct mail in SoCal. ( ie probates, pre foreclosure, owner occ, etc) I'm not trying to sound like a "Debbie downer" but wanted some advice as to what direction would make more sense while being more efficient.

We already have siding (just need to power wash) and most of the windows.

From what I understand on either side it's numbers game and you have to be persistent, quick, and efficient.