He’s currently getting a $700 bonus on top of his commission (we offered it as part of the deal), but I’m thinking he deserves a penalty for letting this get out of hand * Do some combination of the above; * Listen to suggestions from others…hint, hint… ;-) Okay, any suggestions?

I can't promote it here but it is easy to find. hint hint

If a home is vacant - with good marketing photos (and video) - and is being advertised fully.....here is a hint: IT'S THE ASKING PRICE!

I would love some helpful hints and guidance from the group on taking this step. 

[Hint: Aren't you looking for bargains?]

That’s usually a very good hint for investors because these companies make the process of purchasing the property very simple for us.

The other $10K comes to you taxable and you use it to improve your property.And yet another option which you hinted at is to make sure the property acquisition is more than your sale and then use your own resources for the improvements.In all of the above scenarios you can do a refi afterward to get the dollars to obtain your next acquisition - A true BRRR process.

Hint; 1st step knock on neighbors doors.

@Ryan Garant right now I see two strategic plays in Cape Coral if you get connected with the right developer who can produce a quality product timely and at a decent price (hint, there aren't many): 1.

Once the lender receives the appraiser's report and property title and determining the property's ARV (after repair value) if that would be the case, they will determine if they are willing to lend on the property.A little hint: The way you increase your probabilities of being approved is simple.