Their software produces a spreadsheet with tabulated bid items ready to provide any 3 contractors the same scope of work. 

Many of you guys miss the main point: the OP is frustrated that his contact with local real estate agents did not produce a positive exoerience in his mind.Ben offered his opinions as to reasons.

Being over-leveraged is having take on too much debt (more than can be serviced) .. regardless if you are talking real estate or any other business.When a property does not produce enough net revenue to fully service debt we typically refer to the situation as negative gearing.  

There are many defense attorneys in Chicago who are making very healthy livings based on trolling Chicago landlord ignorance.

there is enough meat on the bone when i calculated the back taxes into the mix on the sale side. the owner knows the taxes have to be paid so she know that this is what is going to kill what she receives so just write the contract to her at her price she wanted to walk away with plus enough for closing cost she she will have to pay. tell her it may take a lil longer to close on it so at some point i may need an extension on the contract. then call city hall and inform them that i looking to purchase a property that has back taxes owed on it but the amount of back taxes is to much for me to buy and fix it and get the property producing again tax revenue again. when i get word from the city then market it?

Always options available...1) Blanket Commercial Mortgage w/partial release clause (Max LTVs 75% per property and property must produce a DSCR of at least 1.25 with most lenders up to 1.43 for the rest)2) Hard Money Cash Out (no limit on properties and not credit driven BUT should be used for short term and only if the property still cash flows with the higher rates - usually between 50-65%LTV)3) Fannie Mae offers "Limited Cash Out" for 5-10 Investment Properties with a 720FICOGet with a good Mortgage Broker OR develop a good relationship with your local bank provided they do "Portfolio Loans".Good Luck!

Seeking a healthy cash-on-cash return in a high price point market such as Oahu2.

If renting is producing a positive cash flow, I wouldnt sell. 

So I thought I would present this question here with hopes of stimulating some healthy discussion and understanding.

If they can get fully healthy, I do think they're capable of beating anybody this year.