I'm looking to pick the brain of an experienced investor.

I've picked up some books and am looking at local listings.

Or you can go after closing and pick it up yourself.

I agree with mike, but unfortunately I own a apartment that is set up so I have to pay for heat (Only one meter).I have a locked box for the thermostat, I set it, and it's got a rather large casing, so HOPEFULLY setting a bag of ice like mike says won't happen (Although they could pick the lock).I think it'd be more advantageous to try and figure out how to get the gas split up than to keep paying it.

I was actually surprised this week to pick up the paper and see a story on "job growth" here--may not last long, through, if gas prices keep tanking!

The PITI on the 5 year (seller financed) note plus the utilities he pays (water and garbage) comes to about 450.00 a month.

They are all attractive lots, couple of them are on the golf course, and all are level buildable lots, with utilities in place.

Its pretty common for tenants to pay for utilities.

Try and find something that's at a low enough price that I could pick it up with a hard money loan, rehab it, and then either sell or acquire permanent financing.

Only time I go there is to pick up the rent & check on it.