If the home is in California, RE law requires that the possum be given 90 days notice to evict. 

I have a couple brothers who live in the Watertown area, but they work in law enforcement and don't invest.

Tom at Caldwell Law in Calabasis, Ca.

I don't understand why the owner of that property would not keep up with the maintenance, but the fact is that they kicked everyone out of the complex and it has been completely empty since the beginning of this year due to safety hazard issues.

@Randy Gleysteen Tax laws do vary from state to state but an experienced CPA should be able to understand and abide by multi-state tax laws and filing requirements.For example, my CPA license is in the state of NY but I work with clients nationwide. 

. - Different US states have different laws for foreign nationals buying and holding property.

@Chris Montalvo yes it work, but does depend on state laws and check with your title.

I know a lot of finders became agents so they could get around the new REAA laws. 

I was under the impression that under the new tax laws HELOC interest was only deductible if the HELOC was against your primary residence.

That way they are prepared mentally, and the notice itself (needs to be a physical letter) do it properly (google it for CA law) can be short and to the point.