Was it a specific moment or just a long-term goal?

From my experience, one of the first things I did was choose a specific market to focus on.

:-) Most agents are open to working with investors like any other deal... but do they really add a specific value to the investor?

If you, as an investor don't fully understand what it takes to manage a specific type of home in that market, you'll make unwise purchasing decisions.

However, there is a specific deal Which I find hard to understand the ARV for.It is a Single Family Home, 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom, 850 SQFT.These two comps have a price gap I find hard to understand, even when considering the difference in renovation level.If anyone knows this market well enough to understand the cause of this difference, and if it might be due to an issue with the location, or if there is anything I am missing.Comp 1 - 1011 Elm Street, Burlington, NC, 27217 (120K)Comp 2 - 1109 Walnut Street, Burlington, NC, 27217 (120K)Comp 3 - 1505 N Park Ave, Burlington, NC, 27217 (180K)Thank you!

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Can you ask a more specific question?

As far as any specific requirement on California I would need to do some research for that.  

Before we go full in house, we are really trying to dial in the quoting process, specifically with putting material lists together.

My company has a departmental structure however all of our staff members' phone numbers and emails are on our website so people can get in touch with whoever is best suited to tackle a specific issue.