The courthouse steps can present disadvantages over MLS, or online auctions in some observable ways.Court auctions are  subject to overbidding in the current Wake County market which is under supplied on lower priced inventory.

I got this from a wholesaler and very happy with the deal -I would say -go to the areas physically and check out the feel of the place-Talk to the neighbors , observe , before putting in an offer 

Based on my recent searches, there are only a few MF properties for sale in Merced area, is this a correct observation? 

I would say from my observations, it is more like 3-4%.

Just wanted to jump in and offer a couple of observations reference Cape Coral.

I don't wish for them to increase, but these are my observations based on known incomes and house prices.

And ditto on your observations for the repairs.I put in an adjusted offer close to the appraised value with a Saturday 5PM deadline for the seller.

From my observation, hard money lending seems to require more industry knowledge and deal volume than syndication passive investing - but I say that as a syndicator and passive syndication investor, without HML experience.For syndications, I like "What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow...

Just some facts and observation from the ground level.

Please be sure to observe forum rules regarding soliciting business and do this only in the proper forums.Welcome,Jon