Thanks all, I deeply appreciate y’all taking the time to offer advice and reach out.

I plan on offering that bonus commission and taking away that commission based on how soon they complete renovation. 

I've made a few offers in the last few months on very distressed properties, and I keep getting outbid.

Who is offering a solution, or is there one? 

The best way to get started or increase that flow is to go to real estate investor meetups (@Leka Devatha has an amazing one in Seattle) and also answer questions in the local forums without ever asking or offering help in terms of your business.

I’ll sell to anyone with the down payment but most people don’t seem to have it.I guess I’m different in that regard I usually ask for 10% down.Every house I have sold in need of repairs they have fixed upI ask them how much they did it for or how they did it, their cost is 25%-50% my cost because they get the labor part for free from their community or themselvesThey are more community oriented than us white folk and really lend a hand to each otherI guess where this may be predatory is offering extremely low down payments which would also open up the buyer pool

The market has definitely gotten more competitive, and it’s common to see BRRRR deals over $250K, especially given the high demand/appreciation in the area.

WoodbineWhy It's Hot: This hidden gem is just south of downtown, offering proximity to the city without the high price tag.

Again, it's you.If you make your first offer and don't feel confident, you will win and get cold feet (this is the worst).

Given the current market conditions, new construction and turnkey properties tend to offer a more stable and lower-risk entry point into real estate investing.