Surely if my "predatory" deal is able to make money, there is enough meat on the bones for you to be able to offer them better terms and still make a boatload of money for yourself.I can offer people more money than anyone else, that isn't predatory, for a lot of people that's salvation.

Decent prices are a must if there is going to be enough of a spread to have meat on the bone for the rehabber. 

We found this property had good bones and bad pictures on Zillow.

There simply may not be enough "meat on the bone" to make a profit commensurate with the hassle and stress.

We found this property had good bones and bad pictures on Zillow.

And I just quickly found out that I wanted something with a little more scale and a little more meat on the bone.

Especially Milwaukee, but I may be a little biased there ;)Since you're looking for turnkey and properties needing cosmetic repairs, keep an eye out for homes with good bones that just need a little updating.

And I just quickly found out that I wanted something with a little more scale and a little more meat on the bone.

Land prices are much lower and there is still meat on the bone.

House was very dated cosmetically but good bones.