Then, look at each property that comes up to evaluate.

I don't know of any cases personally, but that's the reason I've heard as to why some landlords don't divulge any info about current/former tenants - they don't want to get sued.I've heard of similar situations about employers not saying anything regarding current/former employees.

Also, having access to the MLS doesn't just let you see potential properties it allows you to do your own comps for the area so you can evaluate deals more efficiently and quickly.

I live in downtown San Diego and I would be happy to help you evaluate and put this deal together.  

You become an employee and company buys ins with pre tax dollars...along with many other things :) 

I am trying to put together my first deal on a flip. I have the construction experience but not so much on the financial experience with this type of thing. I don't have a ton of money to pay a 20-30% down payment so ...

. :) You'll learn that you'll have to evaluate, run numbers and write a number of houses before you can get a good project for you.

I had to negotiate with sellers who wanted to sell their properties for cash, and I’ve met many wonderful cash buyers who were generous with helping me learn how to evaluate properties.

The typical banks could care less, the employees are lazy, red tape, I have 800 FICO score, I would never get loan through traditional bank again.

And if you can sell that house and get your return then I'm not one to argue.It makes me think that I really need to be less critical when evaluating rehab costs and finishes.