So many folks are out here touting making millions with $0 down and you proved that even with all the due diligence and good investing sense, you have to be prepared and take risks that are proportioned to what you can withstand.

Without all approvals and all lender required diligence they are often reluctant to finance land.

Due diligence is so necessary :) 

Do your due diligence upfront on the person (simple google search with their name and lawsuit or scam can weed out many - as well as a search on BP)2.

I will, of course interview and do my own due diligence with these companies, but I just wanted to get an idea from everyone that could possibly give me a heads up on who's great or who to stay away from.

Other than doing your own due diligence and managing the management, someone else does all the work.Direct through a turnkey provider or broker versus who?

Start doing your due diligence.3) Your focus should be more on $$ paid for amount of bedrooms / bathrooms.

Pro:- it’s trained to look for safety risks, expensive repairs- within minutes analyzes entire disclosure packet of hundreds of pages- works as another set of eyes that looks for things you should be watching out for, likewise of a companion - great to quickly learn of property conditions from the actual documents while on the go (given that you still follow your own due diligence process)- beta is freeCons:- still in beta- can’t share report directly unless copy and paste- only core documents (home inspection, pest, roof, tds, hazard, solar) are supported but not regional specific disclosures like hoa- estimates it provides aren’t accurate- not mobile friendly 

After some strategic renovations, the property not only provided positive cash flow but also appreciated significantly over time.Navigating the purchase of Freddie Mac homes can be a bit complex, but with the right approach and due diligence, they can offer excellent investment opportunities.

If you can do you property due diligence then I would say go for itWhen you are under contract you should receive a copy of the leases.