Internet searching is great, but knowing the neighborhoods but visiting them and living there or knowing someone who has lived there for quite some time is the best approach.

I came across this deal on a tax delinquent list & reached out to the owner to ask if she was interested in selling, and she said YES!!!

Found the right contractor buyers through my investor network who were excited for the challenge to take this flip on from us!!

Before moving to Dayton Ohio I had educated myself on real estate investing and it was my goal to buy a home in Dayton for $140K or less to turn into a long-term rental property to establish long-term passive income.

A cost segregation study was performed in 2024 on a residential condominium in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina with a depreciable cost basis of $265,000.

The fees vary depending on deal

Law firms that handle collections or represent landlords in landlord-tenant matters can help.If you already have a judgment against the former tenants, a law firm can help with filing the garnishment paperwork, skip tracing, and other possible other remedies.If you do not have a judgment against the former tenants, a law firm can send a demand letter, maybe an asset search, and if necessary, file a lawsuit.With collection law firms, you may be able to negotiate if it will be contingency based or flat-fee for various services.Note: This information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or investment advice.

Have you been dealing the Current owner shown on this deed?  

The perception is that even if they win a judgment, collecting on it will be difficult.

I'm pretty familiar with car washes in the So Cal area, 5.5 (including land) is a bit on the high side here.  1.8 on the other hand (including land) is unbelievably low.