Maybe play dumb a little "I don't know if I'm in the right place..."

Factors like real estate trends, property taxes, and competition also play a role.

Not only would you benefit from having a partner's input on the deal, but you would also have an experienced individual to work alongside with as you navigate the project.It's also important to make sure you have identified your "team" ie; contractors / realtors / lenders / insurance agents / title company / etc. 

My current focus - what is the process once a family member/individual has passed and lets just say in a perfect world probate has been filed and the respective family is now thinking about selling the property.

We are both highly dedicated and ambitious individuals with a strong desire for personal and professional growth.

These days, I've backed off a bit because a bunch of my systems have closed so just waiting for the next big hack play. 

According to the brokerage and agent, these individuals either weren’t serious or claimed they didn’t realize the property was occupied, even though it was clearly stated in the listing.I’m not particularly concerned about the property’s condition or the eviction process, as I’ve already secured some level of cooperation and have basic access to the basement.

BRRR'ing is a great strategy to build equity but it's a riskier play and time intensive if you're trying to do it out of state.

If I was the owner I would be asking why is it not published in the NY times, or other publications that have high net worth individuals.

As for the owner portal, it works but I really haven't played with it too much from an owner's standpoint, so I'm not as familiar with what all it does and doesn't provide as I should be.