This is common throughout Southern ME, not just Biddo/Saco.

I work with tons of investors, both local and out of state and 1 very common problem I see that is holding new investors back from getting a deal is 1 simple thing... getting stuck on the list price.

It's not a real common concept here in DFW area, but I love it.Buyers have no downtime, no rent rate risk, lower vacancy risk, potentially instant cash flow day 1. 

It’s clear you’ve put thought into your investment, and the challenges you’re facing are common for many first-time investors.

Yes pretty common, minimum downpayment is generally 25% (occasionally that 20% will work) but just depends on your situation.  

Things that I think are obviously common sense are in fact completely incorrect.

Now those are forbidden here and code calls for 16D common or those structural hex screws you mention.

As far as appreciation, and someone can correct me if Im wrong but looking at all the common markets over an 8 year span, its about the same for all of them.

I won't honor their cr@p with a link.In this generic post, I will try to give you a basic overview of the most common EOY tax strategies, obviously without an actual discussion of each one.

Flipping properties, commonly called “wholesaling” can be done ethically, legally and successfully.