Hello BP,I've read about several deal finding strategies that include finding lists of properties who are delinquent on payments or taxes, offering a solution to sell and them be rid of the property.I'd like to ask the BP community if this is a valid approach and if so, would you be open to assisting a newbie to the real estate investing world please?

You could always approach them now and offer cash for keys after closing or some other type of solution.

A solution I have used in the past is to make sure all knob and tube wiring is on a 15 Amp breaker.

I basically just need to come up with a script, finding reliable purchase and sell agreements and assignment contracts.

Going forward, I would like to implement a more efficient process that will allow me to find trustworthy, reliable paying tenants. 

Hello, I’m looking for reliable general contractors in the Charlotte, NC area.

- what’s the best way to find reliable hard money lenders?

I think calling animal control might be the best solution! 

The current plan is to get her in a cheap month-to-month lease while searching for a more permanent solution.

The title company we used Clearview Settlement Solutions completed this transaction in a timely manner.