@Zachary Kersh if you can live anywhere, look for strong growth areas and then research opportunities, salary ranges and cost of living to see where you would net the most from your job.

Both interest rates were in the 2.5% range!

Of course it quickly snowballed so the result so far is a comprehensive, detailed model that captures quite a wide gamut of financial variables.

I am no longer auto-declining people due to the sub-600 scores, rather allotting a lower "point value" based on the lower ranges in our objective screening process. 

Hi Vincent,A fair finder’s fee or "kickback" for an off-market deal typically ranges between 1-3% of the purchase price, depending on the complexity and value of the deal.

But that time is coming and I believe BTC will be a widely accepted asset class for even institutional money.

From that information I would think the best you can do is get a range of the ARV (say $150-$170k) and I would make sure you numbers work no matter whether the actual value falls within the range.

We found a small duplex within our price range and found it worth it.

How to find info I need (remaining mortgage balance, mortgage payments) to go in with eyes-wide-open and present an excellent solution to the Seller's problem.b.

@Alex Capozzolo I've done quite a few new construction projects in Philadelphia, mostly in the 2-4 unit range, but some larger as well.