I don't have any do it yourself tips  but one thing to keep on your radar is that your appraisal is tied to 6 month comparable sales so when houses are selling high in your area that is the time to do this.  

We have'nt done anything off market in the area for a while,  but the radar is always on.  

Yeah use property Radar is a great tool, I just found a 4 unit for myself.

The only thing that you want to keep on your radar is that it seems you clearly established your early intent to be resale (not eligible for 1031) and then changed your intent to rental (eligible for 1031) and are thinking that if it doesn't work out you could still sell.  

If you are one of the 7 to 10 states that Proper Radar has full data on every house, then Property Radar is way way better.

So that I am doing my due diligence, but keeping this ball rolling so this investor doesn't drop me off the radar?I

BTW, I have no deals on the radar, I was trying to make sure the financing part was strong before i pursued the deal.

I don't know how likely that is, but just so it's on your radar.  I

Why would any investor not have HUD properties on their radar? I

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