You are right that the market out here is fierce and capital intensive.

welcome @ Mark Redmann I work out of the TREND MLS for South Jersey & Philly.

welcome @Eric Medina I work out of the TREND MLS for South Jersey & Philly.

Also, I'm open to any creative methods you may have also to work out with the owner.Thanks in advance for your response.V/r,Tara

But, if the numbers work out and you can find the right PM with experience, it can be a great way to get started...Warren

We've found 2 houses we liked that eventually didn't work out for various reasons.

I've seen a couple deals on mobile homes that might work out well, but i don't know enough about them (as opposed to regular houses) to feel comfortable investing there without more knowledge.PS - join us at the monthly REI club meetings in Bend and Redmond!

if you set up "tax liens" as a keyword, you will get notified of his and others posts on this subject.While this can be a relatively low cost entry into REI, it can also be extremely time intensive.

Bank owns vacant lot next door, I was considering a package offer and thinking of storage units on lot, but numbers didn't work out for me.

Brandon -If they reject my offer or if they tell me the house is listed, I usually ask them if I can keep them on my mailing list just in case things don't work out for them.