Other wise they would have bought it at the auction and would have told you they owned them so you would not waste your time and money bidding.. that's the other play these redemption buyers play.

Your property manager will play a key role in this team, helping you maximize occupancy, maintain the property, and ensure tenant satisfaction.

These are big money plays life changing profits but RISK you bet..

if all properties you see are below market rents, than I don't think they are really below market, typically.Beyond the cost of vacancy, renovation budgets, etc that come into play.  

The play book as you described is an old one when it comes to marketing themselves nothing different than what the how to trainer do.

I also understand accounting and legality may play a role.

If this is your first investment and your first property, the quickest way to fail is to create an uneven playing field.

I also have one neighborhood that I am hoping to purchase an SFH as an appreciation play.

GP is more important in many instances than the property and that is playing out big time right now.

Without doing a deep dive explanation on this forum, I will say that everyone can play with numbers to create whatever picture you want.