To explain the situation a bit better the 3rd party company is called Obligo, according to them once they receive the repair estimate from the management company they instantly pay them.

Maybe, the "Smart Money" was smart because they got their payday when they sold to the individual investors?  

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There are multiple options available for screening packages; tenant involvement/no tenant involvement, instant reports, hand-compiled reports, and even income verification.You can find further information by going to Tenant Screening under the Tools tab.Best of luck to everyone!

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Find a reputable, experienced lender who can give you an instant read once he has your inancials. 

I put it on the market and instantly had several interested buyers along with an offer for 140k conventional.

Hey @Hong Zhu, so do you have instant booking turned on?

I instantly distrust sponsors who paint a rosier picture than the reality. 

This is instant value (assuming the renovation costs are within reason) if the property can be reasonably compared to other four bedroom homes in your area.