Want to appropriately write them off as expense?

Here is what I would do:I would still close on the property but send a letter to the sellers broker and the seller along the lines of below (note I would have an attorney write it and send it):It has been brought to our attention there was a $15,000 insurance claim on the property.

But I agree with you these guys pass up a ton of listing opportunities and given the amount of money they spend thats just wasting marketing dollars in my mind.. the laws are changing on wholesale assignment business model.. like most things RE its always changing and evolving. 

I remodel making sure that future changes are easy.

I'd like to add another SFH to the business  in the near future with the main goal being grow the business as fast as possible. 

It’s awesome to see your passion for real estate investing and your clear goals for the future.

Future deals should include a 10-15% buffer for unexpected rehab costs.- You should consider some other lenders.

Now, think about the acceleration of technology and imagine 200 years into the future.

I am a SAHM working to get my real estate license, and trying to jump in the RE with my husband.

Buyer's agency agreements were already required here before, our regulatory agency just went from strongly recommending them be signed right away but not really requiring them until writing a contract to 100% requiring them to be signed prior to showings.