That's exactly why the seller takes the higher DD not necessarily highest offer; it's literally incentivizing the agents to drive it up.Raleigh(and NC) markets are the most colluded of any I have been in. I

with the rehab and appreciation, the only property I have any investment still trapped in is my last purchase from 8 months ago.  

However, when I purchased a house with K&T wiring, I decided to rewire the entire house before moving in. I

The location we are looking to do this in is Italian Village.

Area i'm lacking in is estimating repairs and experience for managing contractors for a value add property when not doing it in person.

But that is where grit and persistence comes in, I guess. 

Then let us know what market your looking in. I

When in there several months after the tenant moved in, I saw that he had taken the bedroom detector down and removed its batteries. 

Are there particular areas you are interested in? I

And keep in mind I develop and build homes myself so I have the ability to step in. I