Both conversations are going to provide you with a better understanding of the need and requirements prior to getting too far down the road with negotiating a purchase agreement with a property owner. 

I bought about 15 properties using 3 different BA's prior to getting my license.

This mainly boils down to the fact that if co-op is not listed on MLS then all buyers agents will have buyers sign an agency agreement prior to showing properties.

Pull standard crisis and background report.2 Take care of maintenance on routine basis3 Check with prior landlordHave printed acceptance guidelines to avoid fair housing complaintsBob CollettRemax Trinity

@Michael NelsonHard money / fix & flip lenders are looking at credit, prior experience, and the asset it self. 

Hello,I'm wondering if anyone has been in a situation where your current rent on a sfh is such that when you rented in last year (or prior year for those that experienced this a while ago) the rent was the average for similar homes, but currently (as the lease is coming up for renewal) the average has actually gone down.

So I have three questions: 1) is it standard to charge owners for drive time from the prior job site or office; 2) am I crazy to think these are egregious overcharges; and 3) what actions can I take beyond requesting that they review and lower the charges?

The appraisal will uncover if any items need addressed prior to meeting property conditions per agency guidelines (FHA or Conv).

In interviewing a recent landlord, I learn the applicant trashed a prior home recently. 

The plumbing line is the only thing I didn’t service prior to lease start, only because there were no noticeable issues while preparing the building.