I assume, some are updated weekly vs. daily vs. instantly, others show parcel # only vs. full address, etc.

You can get a great deal, but you do not build instant equity after closing for financing or accounting purposes, gurus use these claims to add sensationalism to their claims.

There are foreclosures to be had that offer instant equity if you manage the rehab costs right.However, if you have seen local values jump say, 25-30% or more YoY in your town, then I might look towards another area as something that extreme could indicate more of a bubble than a recovery.

If you come in all cash, you can even pick-up homes at a discount and make an instant (paper) return on your investment.

The options are great because it will give you instant credibility to the seller because you're not projecting your own agenda with only one option.

I will look for properties that I can instantly add value to.

I have a separate checking account just for this purpose works fine and best of all it's instant!

The major conflict is that I would need to spend nearly $13,000 instantly to resolve the roof leaking and falling chimney.

Upon telling me this someone came to the door, thus the neighbors instantly stopped sharing info.  

It costs me more money and I have to deal with instants that aren't exactly my favorite in order to facilitate proper management.