I would have already filed lawsuits - if you know of 10+ typically there is more, and those who get in line first get to eat first - you do not want to be like the guy in office space and sit around and do nothing and not be the one to get a piece of the cake.

Instead of stressing over timing it perfectly, focus on making sure the deal still works even if rates shift.Since you’re buying in Norfolk, check if lenders there offer any investor-friendly incentives.

What do contractors typically charge to come out to a potential property and walk through and fill out a SOW with pricing?    

We are actively managing two fund offerings, one focusing on real property (REO and off market properties), the other focusing on Pre-REO (vacant first mortgages).

If you are looking to expand your knowledge I highly recommend the webinars BP offers. 

Quote from @Benjamin Sanders: Hi all,My wife and I made a last-minute offer on a rental property in New Albany that is in a flood plain.

That doesn't surprise me about NJ, knowing what I do as a person who's lived in the tri-state area for 25+ years, especially since becoming a father and coming to truly appreciate what NJ has to offer offer.

With the capital and experience to offer I've seen this work well as a joint venture.

Around 2020-2021 it was a seller's market and everything was getting a dozen or more offers.  

It typically has pretty good rental demand with UCONN Law School, St.