I had to give them the number of a phone booth close to where the properties were and hang out at the phone booth waiting for a call or for them to show up.My very first sale in 1975  I waited at that phone booth 3 hours listening to CSNY tape over and over .. then it started to rain..

Or even installing wood veneer tape over the existing cabinets can make them "new" and more modern for much less than installing new ones. 

Most had to be prodded to actually file insurance claims but it does help fix things like a shelf being ripped off a freezer door, broken dining room chairs, and fan blades that had balloons taped to them, etc.

One aspect of marketing these programs is taping into the euphoria people will feel when hearing the potential wealth beyond one's wildest dreams and I felt that euphoria 2018 when I heard their pitch. 

The GoldMoney path is full of red-tape and speculation and fees.

I can do drywall tape and texture as well so that will further decrease costs of a rehab.

The way to do it is have an angle and get them before they hit the MLS, otherwise it's all red tape and bidding wars.

Lots of deferred maintenance, not major things, but stained asphalt shingles, gutters need replaced, brick building need power washed, a couple of the fascia and soffit boards need replaced, all trim needs painting, ugly amateur ceiling repair where leak occurred, missing drop ceiling tiles in bathroom, no landscaping.

I see a lot potential opportunities for buy and hold SFH and wanted to know about the red tape and nuances dealing with the county such as getting permits, inspections, fees etc. any feedback will help, thank you.

If you are investing out of state or a few hours away then offering site unseen may work if you feel comfortable with your agent touring and video taping the home.