We have chosen distressed properties because of our past experiences and are comfortable examining properties that need help.

And when i first came to Oregon that is how land got developed prior to about 2000..

@Mak K.We bought a property where curb and sidewalk bills from the prior owner were unpaid. 

I've had VA loans where we only have one paycheck prior to closing, and one even where the first paycheck came in right after closing but we otherwise confirmed that work had begun before closing. 

Think back to any time in history prior to 2010.

There is no prior experience requirement, you just need to pass the Statutes and Rules Exam (SRE).Curious how other flippers in Arizona go about this.

Seller merely has to repair items prior to closing to meet their contractual onligations. 

This is very important because Base Rents are generally negotiated prior to lease execution for the entire term of the lease.

@Parker FairfieldAlso be careful with financing in Vermont - it’s got some crazy laws even when seller financingDefinitely talk to an attorney prior to striking the deal.

Housing in Canada is in shorter supply because our PM massively increased immigration rates (over 5 million people in the last ~7 years for a country that prior to that had $35M people).