He said how it seemed like it could be a good deal and seemed interested in giving me a shot at it.I know the Realtor's role in this transaction is to represent the bank and that's where he gets paid.

I wish you a TON of SUCCESS in 2014 @Corey Wogtech - BLOCK THAT SHOT!!!!

I just don't try things that could be interpreted as bank fraud under any circumstances.In open competition on the market where other investors have a shot at it, this type of property would get bid up (and away from me) in my market.

thanks @dave savage….I figured as much but thought it give it a shot to see if anyone might have some feed back since everyone on BP seems to be so forthcoming all the time.

That's the only way to get legitimate comps.Zillow and Trulia are shots in the dark and all over the map when it comes down to comps.

I keep hearing this thing about reaching out and networking, figured I'd take a shot ;) I'm in LA and a drive/flight to Phoenix is pretty doable if I'm going to be in the presence of people who have experience and are willing to help a new longer term rental holding investor.

I am 24, my credit has been totally shot from school loans and credit cards the amount isn't high but many deragatory accounts. i currently have 40k in the bank and want to buy a duplex. i'm assuming it would have to be owner occupant because i don't have another house to live in. my credit is now up to 633 and i've been working on it. the score for becaon score is 670. what do u thik the best route to becoming a landlord could be. i just need experienced oppinions because i'm afaid and lost.

Karyn, I'm way south of you and deal exclusively in low income buy and hold, but like to shot out a hello to new members in Washington, so welcome!

Can you upload the numbers or a screen shot?

They were using a hexa copter version to get some shots.