How to submit an offer?

[David S.]

Hey guys so I am wondering how submitting offers works. I know that I will get lots of offers turned down because they are of course lowballs, But if I find a property and make an offer should I have seen it first? I obviously will want to see it before I commit to buy but I can not go see every house before I make an offer If 99% will get rejected.

So do I make an offer based upon my calculations of what I am willing to pay with the contingency that I inspect the property before we close? If so at what point is earnest money involved and do I get it back if it does not pass my inspection as long as its in the contract?

Any advise would be great guys thank you for your valuable input!