I'm trying to put myself in their shoes to figure out what it might take to help inspire me to keep it clean, tell quality friends, and leave in a good mood.

Otherwise, I will foreclose, get the property and re-sell or rent the property.Knowing what you know now...given that you have the experience, what due diligence items do you need to have for you to feel comfortable buying these NPNs?

This is going to be fun to watch... did you get those suction shoes from cartoons to carpet the floor..err... ugh......

Basically, you're looking at doing your own possible flip project, you're in the same shoes I'm in after I pick up a house at the auction or from wherever and I've got to decide which way and how far to go.

What area, neighborhood, city, will I tackle and make it my comfort zone?

I have a candle on my desk that says "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone

What if they don't feel comfortable with doing business with the person you assigned the contract to?

If you need to make it a duplex for your own comfort, then look into the HOA rules and the expense, etc.

In reply to Craig, unfortunately I would not feel comfortable buying near my school.

Follow through with the eviction for non payment.If I was in your shoes I would press hard to get paid while working the eviction as fast as possible.