@Paige Gardner it depends on the person. hml are my last resource, it's a option for sure. 75% too high for me. that's the game for them, that's how they make its money. don't take it off the table but definitely explore ur options. 

Depending on the class of property and types of tenants you have, they may not take lightly to you going in and blocking off their thermostats or installing electric heaters to bump the cost of heating into their electric bill. 

If there’s work to be done he can give a pretty good estimate off the cuff.

It’s not a binary on/off choice.

I bought a brand new in the box $285 microwave off Facebook marketplace today for $35.  

Beal Real Estate helps our clients find the best commercial and residential off market and listed deals available.

Cost segregations, bonus depreciation, etc.....are just ways and methods of writing off more or less at certain times.

Suggesting to them buying their house for a wholesale range offer or lower dependent on the extent of the rehab, then having a contract in place that gives them a percentage of the profit to help get them back on their feet, paying off debts etc.

look off market. 

Just remember though unless you have deep pockets you need to at a bare minimum stay cash flow neutral until you get the property running and your debt paid off.