They will have additional costs for mailing & online campaigns to get leads.

You can find online which larger institutions are buying in a specific area and try and reach out to them.

It’s crucial to work with an experienced broker who can access multiple carriers.

Hi Enrique, as a realtor you have access to the MLS and Neighorhood Scout and AreaVibe if its available in you area can give you ratings on crime and schools.  

Consider connecting with local REI meetups, hospitality groups, or even online forums like this one to find like-minded investors.You could also pitch your successful track record to potential equity partners.

You would then have two loans, one on your home and one on the refi to access the equity on the investment home.Why not just use the refi cash out from your home loan for future deals? 

On-line Auction Foreclosure Website.

A national buyer would review the BPO and maybe do some brief online research, but would not typically not know, as in your example, about the sewage issues or extent of interior rehab needed.

I volunteer and host an online group for our local chapter of the Real Estate Investors Association (REIA).

For instance, you could look into refinancing the property to access some of its equity while still maintaining ownership and cash flow.