Another post someone made a comment about how “he can help the seller avoid foreclosure”These types of predatory messages also can get you in deep hot water as they have no intention of helping they just want the house at a discount

@Tanner KingWhen I analyze a house hack deal, I focus on metrics like GRM, Cap Rate, Cash Flow, House Hack Savings, and Future Rent Potential.

As a lender I can tell you that argument holds no water.  

My cleaners take a video after every turn, my team goes in to check everything is good after cleaning and record salt and PH level logs and I have a licensed plumber who is in charge of maintaining plumbing, water heater, and boiler system with logs.

It covers internet, water, trash, cable, and exterior (roof, siding, etc.).

I work with a lot of MTR investors and what I am seeing frequently with multifamily acquisitions, particularly with new investors, is that they often test the property just like you're mentioning, as a way to dip their toes in the water and see what works in their area and for their personal style.

2 years to build a house is crazy.

can I find absentee owners and water cut off lists etc.. on PropStream?

Wholesaled to a builder to build a house.

Just got the second house in my current partnership!