As @Will Fraser, short term investments can be a good investment, but unless the town is a hidden gem, soon to be revealed through social media outlets and "Top 10 Places to Visit", then I would look elsewhere.

However, I lean toward the lawyer, because it will take a warrant for them to reveal who you are! 

The background check will reveal all.

Analyzing the potential profitability of flipping the Victorian mansion reveals positive factors such as its desirable location in a hot market, unique history as a B&B, and a substantial estimated profit margin of $150,000.

I didn’t close on this deal, the inspection revealed that all the wire was previously stripped from the property ( it had been sitting vacant for a while).

To maximize the potential rental income, I'm looking to make necessary repairs and get it rental-ready as quickly as possible.I've obtained a mortgage refinance estimate, which reveals the amount of equity available in my current home.

Crisis management can reveal a lot about how well a company is managed and its leadership.

If your realtor doesn't understand how to spot these items and doesn't understand the costs of repair/remediation, they're not experienced enough to support a legitimate real estate investor, and you'd be well-advised to find a more experienced agent.2. main inspection by an experienced, licensed/certified home inspector --a lot of this ends up cross-validating what the initial inspection revealed, but in some cases the main inspection has revealed items that we missed on the first pass, but which would have cost me tens of thousands if not spotted during the main inspection.3. scope the sewer line to inspect its condition--this can easily end up saving you tens of thousands.4. meth test.A lot of inexperienced people skimp on the DD (often because they're too cheap to pay for the inspection services).

Example, if you knock on a door as an investor, while revealing you're an agent also, you can make whatever deal you like, as long as it's legal.

Most of the times owner's do not reveal their contact information, the only way to connect with them is through agent.For pricing issues, you can check with zillow estimate.