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We cut that cost in half by training and certifying people on our team and it created a better experience overall. 

@Tru Verret Fleming What was your experience? 

In your scenario you'd have a potential tax event on that $200K difference.Here's a creative way to access most of that money tax free however. 

Are they free & clear or have loans on them?

Make sure that that person has a lot of experience, and make sure that there is at least 20% - 25% equity over and above the amount that you have lent and in your agreement it states that they can have no other liens or loans on top of yours.

I thought the regular "free" Stessa account was ok.

However, in my experience the good wholesalers understand comps and construction costs, are transparent, have good referrals, and can actually get you in the property. 

By poisoning the rats, you're letting them roam free into the world where people's pets can eat them, not wise. 

In my experience, you can absolutely use hard money in bank owned reo auctions...you still don't generally get access and thus need a lender who does need an appraisal in this scenario.