I am probably around a 7, I am a practicing attorney so it is in my nature to research extensively.

After that it will quickly become second nature.

And if your rental numbers are aggressive enough, you will naturally be buying at a discount when something hits your numbers.

Compromising your numbers is a very easy thing and potentially a very dangerous thing to do.It's natural to want to make a deal work, but don't do it at the expense of your business' livelihood.The best advice that I have found in evaluating a deal is BE CONSERVATIVE.

You would naturally come across more motivated sellers and be able to negotiate much more significant discounts.Now part of my strategy also includes offering creative financing on my properties that will allow more buyers to purchase my rehabs.

Like a mobile home or something of that nature.

Aren't you generating enough cash flow for your "investments" to be "self-regenerating"?

In Texas, if there is a death in the house from natural causes then you don't have to disclose it, but if its unnatural then you are required to disclose it.

As I mentioned we offer something of that nature called our "Paper Saver" process which requires good credit scores but no additional bump to interest rate or fees.

I am just starting out in real estate and I wanted to offer this site for help with getting the auditors office in each county through out the US. http://www.netronline.com Also I wanted to ask if there are any resources that any other members use to find out information about the properties such as any liens on the deed and finding out if the previous owner had a mortgage and things of that nature.