Rehab contractor charged $10K, the online report says $16K.

Effectively good egg is simply a P.O. box that takes a Commission out of your hard earned/saved money, in return, for purportedly providing due diligence to vet the potential projects and sponsors, on your behalf.

Excited to learn while I earn.

Look them up online, call and interview several of them.

Is it because it's a 2 bedroom or is it because it's in a better location and looks better in online pictures. 

Cold calling is a great idea to get started, but maybe try connecting with local real estate groups or online forums too—they can sometimes have off-market deals.

From it I have obtained the name of another competitive insurer to add to my arsenal.I have not used Opie, but after reading the posts here, I went online and obtained a quote for one SFH rental.

Instead of their cash sitting in a savings account, they decided it would be a better investment to earn 3% on their money instead of .03% in the bank.

Stay disciplined and avoid rushing into deals without thorough due diligence.Resources for InvestorsIf you’re new to investing in distressed properties or looking to expand your portfolio, consider leveraging resources like:Local Realtors: Realtors specializing in distressed properties can assist in locating off-market deals and navigating complex transactions.Community Forums: Attend a local investor meetup or join online forums for the Phoenix market.Educational Tools: Search out webinars, workshops, or courses on investing in distressed properties.Final ThoughtsThe distressed property market in Phoenix is creating some excellent potential for the right investors willing to go the extra mile necessary to take on strategic risks associated with this category of real estate.

Plus if the pay isn’t roughly commensurate to what they can make earning a 2.5-3% commission, then they’ll just keep doing that instead obviously.