@Connor Pine while the $$$$ you have saved seems a considerable sum in perception to your regular earnings and expenses, I assure you it is a drop in the bucket. 

That is, short sales where everyone agrees on a value just move forward and are not battle grounds of perception when value is not agreed to.

Also there may be a perception that if this came from the MLS I can get a deal like that on the MLS.

As we scan these (manually so we can use human perception) we are looking for particular properties where we can add value, or where the price is intuitively low for the area.

It's always been my perception that doing a few flips on the side, isn't going to get you classified as one and that it is simply a Schedule D (can't remember if this is the right one) if that's the case.

This would at least give potential squatters the perception that the place doesn't sit vacant.Looking for any other general advice, knowledge, or suggestions.

Perception!

That's because the first number thrown out will psychologically validate the perceived value of the item and will generally be taken as a good-faith offer since there is no other data to work with.When you say, "I'll give you $25K for it," it makes the seller think, "Hmmm...I was thinking $150K, but if he's starting that low, maybe I'm way off in my perception of the true value."

Of course not...that's a societal problem, not a gun problem.

Some are more personable than others, they make friends quickly and relate well to others, regardless of backgrounds or societal issues.3.