I hate to pay extra money for a PI on work we have already done. 

Instead, start by sharing why you’re interested and ask questions to understand the seller’s motivation like, ‘Why do you think it hasn’t sold yet?’

For me, this is just a few extra bucks I have to pay to the CPA industrial complex.

Most investors don’t even need an LLC and a holding company is extra, extra overkill though IMO.

Sometimes you might want to go extra on something like the master bath or contemplate other exit strategies.

BC I know has a property purchase tax for everyone and an extra one for foreign investors.

Always budget extra for surprises.Skipping Permits – Even small renovations may require permits.

They'll have the same issue with the next buyer and you can always come back in a few months and make them a much lower offer once the property has fallen out of contract a few times and they are extra motivated to sell.   

Yes buying distressed property is a good way to get extra profit.  

Without going into great detail, you are provided 50 motivated leads per month for 1/5th of the cost I have found from “retail” lead companies.