The property is 285000 as a reserve, but we are hoping we can get it for 270k since no one has bid on it in the last year (fingers crossed?)

Here's where I'm confused: I've seen people saying they perform a title search and even pay a title company PRIOR to bidding.

Hey all,

If I want to buy a new townhouse or a new home from a builder through plans, is there a possibility of other buyers coming in and making counters on it as well?

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Get multiple bids. 

I'm just not sure if the bank/servicer are obliged to bid the market price minus the Net Value cost factor (15.95%) or the balance of the loan.

I’m most likely going to work with the contractor I have already established a relationship with but am open to get competitive bids. 

Hello @Skyler Chaney, In my experience so far, its been difficult trying to get a contractor to show up and bid, or even give you an estimate unless you already own the property.

@Kathryn Stevens  I dont know what you consider "large cost " But I only do bid prices .  

I am in need for a contractor to come out and do a bid for me in the Bradenton , Sarasota FL area.

However you plan on buying, get started early.4) inspection/appraisal/survey - ASAP5) contractors - Either pay a GC who can never get the work fair price for delivering a scope of work for other contractors to bid on or generate the scope yourself.