Paying a bit over appraised value wouldn't be a hard no for me in every circumstance, but of course I much prefer to capture some equity on purchase, so I'd have to be 100% confident in my underwriting and strategy for the property. 

you'll approach your second at bat with a lot more confidence. 

They're going to want to vet the deal themselves, so show them how much money you can make and why you're so confident.

Hi BP, Wanted to share an overdue update on the 203K+basement conversion project.Good news is it’s done, I’m still confident in the original ARV estimated (and that was for fall 2023 market), and I think it looks great!

Doesn’t hurt to tryI assume you did not engage an attorney before bidding or run a title report before bidding on these assets as Florida is also a super lien state

I am looking to gain as much knowledge and connections as possible, so I feel confident taking the next steps. 

If, for example, I could get hard money to purchase/repair and pay off in a year, I'm confident I could do so without loss, but only if the payments could accrue in the background, collecting interest, without being paid until the house sells.

Be genuine, respectful, and open to learning from others' experiences.By actively networking and engaging with the real estate community in your area, you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and build valuable relationships that can support you in your real estate investing journey.

Quote from @Andrew Frishman: I am confident the "Flip system Method" is most likely good.   

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