They delude themselves into thinking it like an eBay auction for homes or something.

Having a reserve is common in any kind of auction e.g. ebay, fast talking folks.

I would grab some books on the subject it sounds like you want real in-depth answersthese questions have been asked and answered for decades.. the other thing I like to mention virtually every how to flip or other type of guru gives you  Cds written material when you go to the 50k camps.. if you look on E bay you can find those packages for 20 to 50 bucks.. buy as many different guru's information and go through it.. it will cover all your questions.

I bought them off ebay and Craig's List. 

Does not seem like a road to any sort of prosperity for anyone except the Guru himself.

Prosper is McKinney 10-15 years ago and Celina is Prosper 5 years ago.

I placed a free ad on kijiji, the big site for rentals here that is run by Ebay.

Since I LOVE managing my own properties, I've not been "graded" by property management staff, but this guy over on ebay said I was an A+++++++++++++++++ buyer and I'm going with it ;)

Enjoy as you prosper.....

My name is Colette and it’s nice to know that women are here & prospering!