Anyway, the properties that I've been eyeing are below $100k purchase price.

Hopefully someone in your area can chime in with more input on getting a business started in your area.There is a TON of information on this site, read the beginner's guide and the "start here" page, read forum posts, ask questions, and get involved in the discussion and you'll start to put all of the pieces together.Good luck and have fun!

The other day *********** was trying to open my eyes on surburban investing but I just dont see it.

However he does not want to be involved at all.

Here is where I think we might not be seeing eye to eye.

Thankfully our PC is basically concierge taking cash per visit as did the last specialist we had to consult with.My NY State BIL is a self employed consultant & he has been going through a nightmare with significantly inflated premiums through the group he is involved with.

But if there was a legitimate licensed agent (in any state) involved, it is either being listed by agreement with the seller, who is in trouble, or the bank has done their process, the bank owns it, and they can list it with whomever they please - usually a agency they regularly do business with.Either way, there are several scenarios where a 'foreclosure' would be listed and shown by a licensed agent.

There is some up-front cash involved, but saving a ton in expenses if that's what's needed to give them some peace of mind going forward, and all the cash is "returned" through no payments for the first 12 months after move-in..

But again, if bought at Trustee sales, no realtor would be involved (priceless)

There's a lot more involved in being a successful investor than simply looking at online ads.Good Luck,Mike