It’s to your benefit to learn how to buy Properties using Subject To, at a discount, safely.Subject To Has 5 phases (ok, there are more, but I’m covering these 5 for now) JI did a spreadsheet on how to figure a good deal on Subject To.

I'm sure you will need tools to find deals (eg price/sqft etc), estimate rents, calculate cash-on-cash returns, cap rate etc.

But I fund 100 plus flip deals a year in 7 states and have never been asked for a lien release.

Some new investors think of it as a no-money down deal and given those other costs, it really almost never is.

If you're an out of state investor I'd recommend speaking to a turnkey provider that can provide you deals in those cities and can manage the rehab, management, and maintenance for you.I have a market report on Birmingham that I'd be happy to share with you and would also be happy to jump on a call to talk through the pros!

Instead of paying down someone else’s mortgage, you’re setting yourself up for bigger and better deals down the road.Your first deal is going to depend on a lot of factors—how important is location?

That was an excellent non-answer to my question, Skyler. hihi :)No they are not all the same. some are only interested in dealing with conventional purchases other are as you say better at handling assignments or double closes, some are commercial specialty, etc....A investor friendly one would be, at least from my point of view, one that understands there may need to be some last minute wheeling, dealing, and adjustment made to close a deal, understand what needs to be done and do not freak out about creative deals.Maybe my understanding or thoughts are wrong but that's what I meant by investor friendlyregards :) 

You will find some fascinating information about his previous dealings.

But you can still find deals at $120-180k purchase price that do hit the 1% rule and you get amazing appreciation as well.

Reinvest cash flow from your duplex into savings for future deals.    3.