Does anyone have experience in purchasing foreclosures or pre-foreclosures for below market value and then refinancing based on full value and taking some or all of the difference at closing as profit to invest in additional properties?

In order for me to take some cash out and pay some or all of the renovation cost off.

IMHO though the best tip is to join one or all of the local REIAs. 

I’m in the same boat as Andrey and able to attend any early mornings, after 5, or all day Saturday.

You may have issues other than price and title arise.In OR, all a title company will do is handle money and address title issues for a fee. 

Some like the Dave Ramsey with no debt approach and paying 15 year terms or all debt off.

It could be from the attic into a wall cavity that flows when it rains.

Anything up front or all at the end? 

2) An agent (yourself) can give the buyer (yourself) some or all of their commission to closing costs and other fees.

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