But the fact that you could get hold of them in such a short order and get things done is amazing.

I suspect because some are struggling with liquidity since  they are holding loans longer than anticipated because their borrowers are having difficulty refinancing off their books.  

I'd form an LLC or Corp to hold the title.

I'm planning to move to the area for a job, but who knows what the future holds!

In hindsight, I would have held on a little longer and kept holding long-term rentals.Flipping is great, but it's a job too. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Bessemer City.

I also did some investigating online and see the renter has a tendency not to hold down a job.I offered asking price (fair market) because it was the sellers bottom line and the fact there were already tenants renting.

I know people who currently have that, it started a generation ago and probably ends next generation, it's hard to maintain this more than a couple generations because the politics, religion and underlying values can't hold across hundreds of extended family members.The same goes for business/way of life.

The difference between a safety line and a safety net is that a safety net (your words) can break one line and still hold a fish. 

I did forget to mention that I have a holding company and an LLC.