There was a definite odor in the basement and closer inspection revealed a bunch of mold on the floor joists and the bottom of the sub-floor viewable when you look up when standing in the basement.

Does the HOA have at least 10% of its budgeted income designated for replacement reserves...will the bylaws reveal this information?

(This case was a car loan or something and not a mortgage against the property) I know the title search will reveal the answer but that is atleast a month away after waiting for sheriffs deed to be ready.

Still, I wouldn't say I'm confident enough to buy the house *no matter what* the due diligence/inspection period reveals, that's just too much risk for me, especially just starting out.

In my podcast interview, I revealed how problematic my 36-unit apartment became.

The applicant's credit report and legal background check will sometimes reveal an address that they decided not to list with their application.

I will follow up with the listing agent and see if I can draw any further information that might reveal the sellers motivation.Much appreciated everyone!

If you get your hands on a real estate agent that is willing to work with you as an investor, simply explain your business model to them in a nutshell, you don’t have to reveal everything obviously but you have to give them enough information so that they understand your goals.In exchange for them submitting offers, listing properties or whatever else you may have them doing for you and your business, you can exchange seller leads of people you spoke to who are not able or willing to do business with you because of the price disparity or whatever else and you can easily refer listing business to this real estate agent.

Without revealing the price, I'd like to know what the investors on this forum are willing to pay based on the numbers.

Go buy a wholesale course and all will be revealed there.