@Paul ColeYou would have to really ahead of the trend.... maybe some lower end areas of fishtown might be worth checking out.

It's probably better to just get them straight from the title companies.Even if you do get more than a handful of pre-foreclosure leads, Listsource requires a minimum $50 list.

@Adam Johnson I'm not sure what kind of water heaters get installed in NY, but around here they don't need chimneys, just vents, usually 4" metal pipe, straight up through the roof with a cap.

It also made analyzing deals easier because I knew my financing costs ahead of time.As to finding the deal first - I noticed when I went to local REIA groups that there were tons of people pursuing that strategy, while the few people with money got to cherry pick.

I wasn't a huge fan of the efficiency either, but I went ahead since there were 2 other units with multiple bedrooms.

(Mortgage Notes, and Turn Key SFR's)Step 7) Can depreciation from properties be accounted on the standard schedule (straight-line, or accelerated)?

Bandit signs with my cell number (or even a G+ directed number) on it seems like straight of left field knowing my personally type.

I want to use my time, sweat and capital to invest in making neighbourhoods safer, desirable and affordable without getting too far ahead of myself or inclinations as a property investor/ rehabber.I hope that is not too much to say in my intro...

The next best are those that plan ahead and have a place to move sooner rather than later.

I'm thinking I'll go ahead and try advertising now and see what happens.