If a person wants a different outcome, they usually do something different.

If you are nearby, if you have ever been a pizza delivery person, maybe deliver a pizza to the wrong house that may or may not be the one being foreclosed on so atleast you can see inside a small portion. we used to just go knock on the door some folks would actually let you look around.

What was the outcome?

What was the outcome?

I added value by rehabbing both of the units inside the property What was the outcome?

Do you want your son to bet the financial outcome of his 20s on this seller's ability to make good choices? 

Your clients should focus on properties with significant equity potential and work with experienced contractors to stay within budget and timeline—especially with borrowed funds on the line.Avoiding Bad Deals - Encourage them to work with experienced agents, contractors, or mentors and always run multiple scenarios, including worst-case outcomes, to stress-test their numbers.Reserves - Advise your clients to keep a reserve fund separate from their loan for emergencies, unexpected expenses, or delays.

Does anyone have any machines or vendors that they'd recommend that would deliver?

Drawing from my experience delivering over 550 investment properties, I can say with certainty that self-management isn't practical for most investors.

I personally created all the artwork displayed throughout the property, and my partner and I tackled all the remodeling and landscaping work ourselves What was the outcome?