If you can find "deals" for no more than $140k, that will genuinely appraise for $240k+ with just $25k rehab - you should buy them anyway, even if (only) to flip.The main point is: whether it's for a flip or BRRRR - don't buy UNLESS you reckon you can be all-in for less than 70% of its subsequent (anticipated) appraisal.

If beach resonants and will add some additional satisfaction and quality of life stuff then do it.

And if you're genuine about your endeavors, that will shine through and when you go back to the lender that you feel fits you best, you'll have a foot in the door.

So his fee more than paid for itself.Chris and his team are genuine and will help you IF you put forth the effort. 

Really resonated with me.  

I think I'll make a genuinely low offer on the property and see if I can either write myself in some safety margin, or have room to wholesale the deal if I chicken out  :) Wish me luck!

I spoke to some reps there who I felt were genuinely well-meaning, but they only lasted a few months which I’m guessing is about the average tenure.

I am trying to figure out the best possible option.Can anyone give me tips to differentiate between genuine and fakes?

I like relationships that are harmonious and genuine in nature.

Not sure if this helps, but I wrote this a while back...it talks about what I look for in a turnkey market-https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/12/2...As far as meeting the good folks, a lot of it will just be a matter of shopping around different companies and seeing who you resonate best with.