You can get very creative with structure to make it a win win.

@Jacqueline Wright  Every auction is different so the first items to check: do they allow financing if you win the auction? 

Multiple people had some bad things to say about the area, but when I moved and realized that it was a low income area with a lot of homeowners, I was motivated to improve the property to match the effort my neighbors have put in. 

It’s a win-win situation for both parties.4o

And if the comps don't match your property they can't be used.

basically if anyone has any tips when it comes to researching plots of land in order to make the right purchase i would greatly appreciate it get with a realtor. we underwrite land at no more than 10% of after built value. in our market we build under the average new build value which is about 515k. we like to be around 420-450k and smaller footprint about 1500 sq ft with attached garages. we build close to urban core where everyone wants to live and net migrations match up. but suburban is fine. if you give more context I can help but in most markets land is a buyers market. most people aren't looking at it or buying it. 

A true win-win I realize this is biggerpockets so we’re all supposed to act like real estate is the most amazing investment class on the planet.

Giving something fresh to the bathrooms rather than just matching the kitchen cabinets really gives the space a custom feel.2.

It's certainly not impossible, but it's probably going to take you more time and more deals to win one.Like you, this was my goal when I first started out. 

It’s a winning strategy…..