But, we also bought one house sight unseen that was a ultimately a not so great flip (same team, different area) which we were able to eventually fix (a cost of the fast-moving market, and us missing some quality clues) (Hint: have reserves on hand for a handyman!).

@Cody SearsOffering high-ROI renovations, converting garages into apartments, and offering co-living spaces can boost rental income.

There is no generic winner or loser buy box, just make sure that ultimately what you get aligns with you and your personal goals. 

Can I ask what rate you ultimately decided on and which of those 3 services was closest to that rate?

His post high school plans the last couple of years was to get his real estate agent license, with the ultimate goal of investing.

Ultimately, consider your long-term goals and financial stability when making your decision.

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

So my thought is to provide a summary to sellers of the 3 options on the front end which explain the pros/cons with each and ultimately provide them with an estimate of their proceeds based on the option they select. 

This streamlines the defense, reducing legal expenses which the owner (or their insurance company) is ultimately responsible for. 

You might have a good team, but ultimately it's your investment.