The NAR Settlement doesn't mean buyer agents won't get paid, it just means they need to be more transparent about it.Like others have said, your best bet to purchase with lower fees and overall better price is to prospect and find motivated sellers.

Congrats on saving up that's an amazing start.I would suggest holding off on flipping if you don't want to do it near you, although with $250k, you probably could find something even in California that you could flip, we hear horror stories from our clients all the time of how they hired a contractor but were not able to watch progress and fly in 2 months later to see almost no work done and most of the money spent.  

The presence of the dehumidiers is something, but -- and I'm no lawyer here -- I'd bet that's not enough to hang your hat on in a lawsuit.

They stressed that while new developments are welcome, existing issues must be addressed.The meeting underscored the need for a balanced approach that tackles growth and current challenges as southeast Bakersfield progresses toward revitalization.

Central OH is really your best bet for long term appreciation.

Definitely not a town I'd call growing or in the path of progress. 

Your best bet is to understand what FHA is and is not. 

A great realtor will bring you value in so many more ways than negotiating price on a new build, especially if you are not there to see progress every week or two. 

Curious if you've made any progress and/or would like to discuss.

@James S. your best bet is a local bank or credit union who knows that area.