Unless this is some type of homerun deal, which I assume it isn't if the mortgage is upside down, then why bother?

What type of properties are you looking to add to your personal portfolio?

No reason for me to go the through the hassle of the sale process unless there is some type of gain which the investor is open to and this is where I need the advice.

It's not some MLM, pyramid type gig you can just experiment with attempting to make quick or easy money.

You can find something in Durham and parts of Raleigh, specifically zips 27610, 27603, and parts of 27604 that would meet your criteria, however generally speaking most of the inventory that would fit what you are looking for in Raleigh or Durham would likely be in neighborhoods that I personally wouldn't want to invest in, C- to D type neighborhoods.

I think partially because a lot of folks don’t even check it.If you’re interested in getting more off market deals I would suggest starting relationships with brokers that sell the types of properties you’re interested in.

Purchase price: $214,000 Cash invested: $180,000 Sale price: $550,000 Old VFW building What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Purchase price: $515,000 Cash invested: $960,000 Sale price: $1,850,000 New Construction development, What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

(I won't do them)The buyer can be facing "equity skimming" as defined by the law:Penalties of Equity SkimmingEquity Skimming is a type of Mortgage Fraud.

Lucrative STR's are some of the most desirable property types on the market (especially near the beach!)