The only thing they have is a list of current properties which are on the upset bid period, and then just a billboard of documents scattered around showing properties which are in pre-foreclosures.

if you think there is more equity there you could have an appraisal done… but some lenders will not re-evaluate a recent purchase for a set period of time… they will just stick with the old purchase price as its value (varies by lender) unless you can show significant improvements you did to justify a higher price. 

Tenant protection issues - We’re in CA and introduction of limits on rent increases so want to be sure that we have the lease structured so the tenant reverts to a market rate rent at the end of the 3 year period or moves out if unwilling to pay that rate.I’m struggling with the 3 year lease being long, I don’t think I could enter an indefinite (til death) lease.Another thought what if one spouse dies and the survivor remarries a younger person?

Fundamentally, I want a balance between an efficient, market-rate park and tenants who are happy and comfortable.

You can also just do 20-25% down on a rental but I think a house hack would be the most efficient.

💸 Quick Turnaround: Unlike rental properties, flipping allows you to see a return on investment in a relatively short period.

Some title insurers simply don't insure tax sales period.

The actual completion time was over 15 months, including at least two periods of inactivity that lasted longer than 30 days.

The deal highlighted our ability to identify profitable opportunities and execute them efficiently, delivering a substantial return on investment.

Some investors think I am crazy doing that and perhaps so, but I take other people's money seriously and even when the crap hits the fan (and it will if you do enough deals for a long enough period of time), paying back your lender is priority one in my book.Most of my deals for private money also include a balloon payment rather than monthly payments.