I have no trouble finding my own deals and I actually like that part of the process, sort of the thrill of the hunt.

I can only imaging the volumne of paperwork that must be involved if you had say, 4 or 5 house deals in a given year.

This tenant will be a huge pain ... they may pay on time since their Section 8 money depends upon it, but they'll request all sorts of frivolous repairs and complain about everything.

Here is what I add to all my contracts (REO and otherwise) which is sort of an exit strategy:"The Purchaser will hire a licensed home inspector to inspect the property within five business days of the acceptance of this agreement.

Windows should absolutely have screens, and I would call you if I were renting and want you to get that taken care of.All of that sort of thing can be taken care of while making money.  

It sort of distorts public records but most automatic value models exclude foreclosures. 

@Stephen Dominick I don't think this is anything new, nor any sort of change from the past.  

Sort of.

5th pic: Framing started    All plumbing & electrical was done - WE are now sheet rocking both floors and will share some images once we are done :-)

@Kevin WhiteHere's a sort of an inside tip for Allegheny County -- you probably already know you can always search for PA home improvement contractors through the PA Attorney General's Office.