But now there’s a bidding war and they are looking for highest and best offer.

As a buyer, I'd almost always prefer the "touch up" or "just replace the plumbing with pex" treatment, especially if it's a pre-war home.My renters (single guys) care way more about things like the height of the shower head and how loud the ceiling fan is than what anything looks like.

Louis has a spectrum of real estate that range from exceptionally wealthy to war zones. my end is to know the differences.

I encourage clients to hire eviction services for routine cases and I take the more complex ones.Point of order: If you go to the property geared up for war, that's your ***. 

Hey EvanThere are numerous first time buyer programs out there. 

Get a nice team and you might successfully avoid the war zones.

The thing that is concerning me is what is going on with the trade war and  whether or not it will domino its way down into real estate specifically with lay offs that would reduce prices of homes because of people losing their homes.

Our success is completely tied to the success of our clients as we make money on performing units not vacant homes in war zones.

@Wayne Brooks is there any advantage for her to sell me the redemption rights over other investors or does it become a bidding war? 

Yes, per my numerous conversations with Zoning and Planning officials, it is permitted.