Oof, that's tough. as a realtor I'd say you need a CMA from a realtor (or someone with MLS access).

These agents have access to a large inventory of bank-owned properties and can provide valuable insights into the local market.If you follow these steps, you'll be well on your way to successfully fixing and flipping REO properties.

Example of overcharges included* $300 for cleaning windows and cabinets after entire house was professionally cleaned* $80 to replace HVAC filter after entire HVAC system was replaced* $700 for a small list of punch items - 2 door stops, raking backyard, removing satellite dish in backyard and trimming bushesAfter terminating relationship, owner decided to send a termination charge for $450 (contract does stipulate it) - even though the company has not done squat and never placed a tenant and already charged so called 'set up' fee of $300..

Don't stop unless they pay everything they owe with certified funds.

Bigger Pockets can't stop sponsors from going on other sites (podcasts).

@Andrew MontgomeryNot sure if you can access some of your 401k and roll it into a self directed IRA to start  investing as a passive investor in someone else's deal, to learn while you earn.You are looking at it linearly.

We keep the main house separate by locking the door between the bedroom and our living area, so guests only have access to their room.

She used unlicensed contractors and was served with a Stop Work order from the city.

Plus many logisticaly closing problems with buying and closing a day before the auction re getting a decent title search, the pay off to the bank to stop the auction. 

I have an 800+ credit score and access to over $100k in revolving credit and much more than that in personal loan offers, but currently have less than $10k in cash reserves, which I plan to build back up to $20k in two months.My mom, in her mid-50s, wants to invest in real estate as a means to improve her retirement.