A general range tends to be 65% to 75% of value.

I am not sure what the means for insurance payouts, replacement value and property value are VERY different - does anyone know?

If they've genuinely abandoned, you'll notice their clothing, personal hygiene, and things of value are all gone.

Also, if you buy using a hard money lender or cash, Zach Starnes can do re-fi's off the appraised value shorter than the typical 6mos and then you might not need any money down if you buy at the right price.

What about extremely aggressive projections and significant premiums to fair market value can you expand on for any if not all these properties?

How did you add value to the deal?

How did you add value to the deal?

As I've come to terms with this I have taken the last five months to regroup and really think about the future which brings me to my post and what I'd like to get the communities opinion on.I successfully negotiated and acquired one of my duplexes in 2017 that I nearly have paid off (note balance is $54k, property value $230k).

Also, check out if there’s any new development or improvements happening nearby, as that can boost property values.

It is exciting to think about having a big stack of cash to invest in something, but what if that something doesn't advance you the way your property does since it grows in value AND provides income.Maybe the $800/mo cash flow can be your seed money for stock you want to buy...?