You will also likely be paying more than more experienced investors as you build your team and knowledge.

Has anyone else experienced this kind of mistreatment? 

But perhaps you would be better served helping a local experienced investor find deals and ask them to show you exactly how they analyze deals, what's good vs bad, how do they finance (debt vs equity) etc etc and understand their business model that has a proven track record by providing value to them.

Many areas have experienced a moderate slowdown last year, and are temporarily (my opinion) stable, and seem poised to soften from the high prices we have seen in the past couple of years. 

It’s time-intensive, so working with experienced teams can make the process smoother. 

There are aggressive lenders out there with lower fees for experienced flippers.  

You minimize your risk of violating Fair Housing Law or compliance issues using an experienced property manager.3.

Only allow inspections after the contract is signed and locked in (if possible).Ultimately, gauge the buyer's credibility—are they responsive, experienced, and able to close?

Best to evaluate this question on paper with an experienced broker.

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