You might be somewhere in the 85% of purchase range without an exception. 

I strongly advise anyone purchasing an old house to flip to ensure they have a clear understanding of the condition of the home's drainage system.

Thanks, Joel, for the information!

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

In FL PS only provides about 37% of the leads/oppertunities going through the county records offices (I have  study I have done comparing the 2 to back this up if you want me to post it/send it) recorder offices Florida and Hilsborough are obviously competitive but if your getting information before everyone else and using it fast in the market where it matters its not so competititve.If your leads are for say absentee owner, tired  landlord then you want the owner to have had the property for longer to hopefully increase motivation.

@Tim Swierczek Thanks for the information, I will check it out.

Check out the STR forum where you'll find some great information and will see questions and answers from those who have successfully scaled STR businesses. 

Lots of good stories and great information on there. 

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Lots of information and great connections here.