Have you found this in your personal experience flipping properties or rather observed it in the broader local market? 

But chasing listings, rather than working with buyers, is one reason many new agents fail to make it more than a year.Another observation - buy and hold investors are great buyers to work with.

Hi to all BP members,My name is Elton and i am a newbie in RE journey.I am from Albania and i came in the USA 2 years ago.Now i live in Broomall,PA.I am interested in investing in real estate but for now i am focusing on learning and observing how things work.I wish i could find a mentor near my area helping me through this journey.Being part of the BP community is great since you can find amazing info's and amazing people willing to help you without any hesitation.I started to be part of the webinars from Brandon and it is great.Wish you guys and gals all the best,Elton LIKA 

I asked my realtor for a copy of the report but was given a memorandum stating a visible evidence of wood destroying insect was observed.

This is just what I have observed over 14 years in the business.

Try to learn by observing what the investors you're helping are doing.

Just would simply like to observe and learn.

Interesting observation, Michael.On a slightly different note, do you know of any contractors that would do small, mostly indoor cosmetic work?  

I am looking to offer my assistance and time in in exchange for the opportunity to observe a seasoned mentor at work

If it was me, after observing the property, I would probably just change the locks after they leave to eat, etc.. and dump their stuff in the backyard, then on to the dumpster after a few days.