The National Association of Realtors says that the average profit on a flip is is $15,000 and takes 6 months from start to sale.  

-- National Association of Realtors settled an anit-trust lawsuit last year.

Call a different number you found online associated with the same company, etc. 

If you're lucky enough to get a free and clear property where the seller is willing to finance, this reduces much of the risk associated with seller-finance.I would make sure the title is then moved over to your name, especially since there is not a risk of a due-on-sale clause being triggered.

Any social groups which are associated with it, etc?

Between carrying costs, having to potentially raise equity and/or utilizing debt during the pre-development period  had I settled plus associated time, I  probably would have spent a similar amount of money.

I think they all have fees associated with the account if it doesn't meet the threshold.  

Hi Jeffrey, In Florida, when a property is purchased at a foreclosure auction by a third-party bidder (not the bank), the purchaser is generally responsible for unpaid homeowners association (HOA) assessments that accrued prior to the acquisition of the property according to Florida Statutes.

🚀Disclaimer: I am a licensed real estate broker associate in Florida, but I am not a contractor, landscaper, or financial advisor.

She Runs the Chicago Creative Investors Association (CCIA).