You state that everything is equal but are concerned that not everything is equal...It's very possible to see a price spread like that even with comparable coverage but it's also vitally important you work with someone that has your back to make sure you understand your coverage before you'd have to use it.  

And the most important thing after this process was that I got 2% cashback.

i've done a few flips, a few BRRRRs and a few seller finance deals.time horizon and expectations are important right now.  

This is particularly important when selling a property.

Yes like Min said, its great to have a plan but I would say the action is much more important - I did a few bad deals and learned so much more than I would have if I was just sitting on the sideline planning things. 

Verifying their information and licensing is important.

Throughout this project, we learned the importance of prioritizing renovations that align with buyer expectations in the area.

However, I see how one may struggle to change the email, since it may have important information stored or they've reached full capacity for making new emails. 

@Jeremy HartwigYou are missing a lot of important data, such as median income of the area, rent comps in the area, what current values are.You are buying on actuals, but in many markets that have low supply and have a lot of demand, it makes it difficult buy based on actuals.

One of the biggest lessons I've learned as an STR cohost, marketer & investor-friendly Realtor is the importance of thorough market research and setting up your listing based on data.