Or is it simply cosmetic or preventative or an upgrade?

When you win, chances are you will get the property. 

The negotiation process involved understanding the seller’s needs and highlighting the benefit of a quick and smooth transaction, ensuring a win-win scenario for both parties involved.

Once you do have communication lay it out very simply.

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For example, you might be into a home for $85,000 and it appraises for $110,000 which would give you the bulk of your capital back upon a refi.If you don't have the cash to do all-cash purchases you can simply buy stuff with 25% on financing upfront.

Your comment about building more houses/increasing supply to make housing more affordable seems to indicate that you are referring to simply increasing supply to lower prices.  

Hypothetically if I win a bid, then would I be able to utilize a HML for any possible repairs now that they'd have access to inside the property?

I do a lot of deals that HML simply wont do..

Doing so ensures they've had notice sooner rather than later, and also so they know I'm running a business and not simply enjoying a hobby in real estate.On the other hand, if the tenant doesn't pay the rent when due, the law in Michigan only requires a 3 day notice.