However if there aren't enough comps that fit those constraints (usually we want to find at least 5 or 6 similar comps) then we have to either expand the search area or the period of times (but no more than 1 year) when Im performing an unofficial BPO (aka ARV) for myself or an investor friend/client I will include pending properties.

It is no more an "opportunity" than the house next to it or any other house within a 100 miles.

You have no more right to make money than me.

I have gone through the beginners guide, forums, podcast, resources…. for several days now and I truly believe that with this kind of support available theirs no more excuses to keep me from making the plunge into real estate investing.

Once you get a handle on what investment strategy you want to get into, spend no more than a week to educate yourself plus to organize altogether, then get out there and do something.

We never buy a property unless it has sufficient positive cash-flow to meet our CoC criteria (opportunity cost + 3-5% min depending on the quality of the cash-flow).Coming from an experience where mortgage amortizations are <=25 years (residential) and no more than 30 on commercial and terms are typically 3-5 years {5-years being the most common} and no longer than 10yrs {which you would be foolish to take given the rate premium}, cash-flow is something you actively manage over the life of your holding.  

Michelle Hill Most successful wholesalers I have met typically have no more than a few buyers that buy everything from them.

I look to buy properties where I am all-in at no more than 80% of ARV.If you are getting a loan on the property, then you would have the issue of appraisal and you would have to bring more money out of pocket.

The officer said it was up to me but he suggested that I have no more contact with them and that he would go over alone and talk to them.

When the neighborhood is built out (no more lots available) and only 'used' homes are for sale, prices will rise I think.