If the house has a septic system, especially if it's an older one, it's worth the investment to have a septic inspection done.This concern is particularly relevant for those planning to buy and hold the property rather than simply fix and sell it.

Getting right to the purpose of my post, with all the relevant context: I’m 52 and living near Seattle.

Quote from @Preston Dean: Quote from @Michael Ewers: Quote from @Preston Dean: Hi @Michael EwersI have had a few past clients from Cali call me saying "I sent post cards to home sellers and I have someone who wants to sell, can you help me with pictures and videos" I think their method was just mass mail and they got a few hits.

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: Quote from @Jamie Parker: Quote from @Jonathan Greene: Those are video game calculations.

I was considering reading J Scott’s “The Book On Estimating Rehab Costs” but wasn’t sure if the information remains relevant 6 years later given how pricing has changed since then. 

I'm looking at Duluth MN because of a video posted on BP, but I recognize this is an opportunity most would dream of, because it's one I've often dreamed ofWell now it's in my lap, and the pressure is on.Hit me with your scenarios, what would you buy?

Yeah, I saw that dozer video too, that's a big one!

This video was all I really needed as it was almost fully encompassing.

Read those relevant parts and figure out how far in advance you must give eviction notice, how to handle evictions with no lease, etc.2.

=) We've been listening to a number of BP podcasts, YouTube videos, and have been expanding our library of BP books.