I can put in all the criteria I want and it will narrow down my results as it should - but as soon as I specify # of bedrooms it drops down to zero.

Another thing I am thinking about is getting pictures, and then writing out the items that need work, putting an upper band figure on it, and then using that in my analysis. 

I haven’t narrowed down beyond that yet though as I know each has diverse areas.

This is a rather narrow set of circumstances, but it is out there.For your situation, sounds like you would just be considering items 2 and 3 for tax purposes. 

Just be sure to refine your search using filters like "pre-foreclosure" or "foreclosure" to narrow things down.

In my market it's a mixed bag currently: we still have very low inventory in the entry-level price bands (under $1M) where we are still seeing multiple offers above-ask on any reasonably-priced listing that's in decent condition (I saw one go over-ask by $500k last week with 18 offers!)

@Bill B.l B. and @Shawn McCormick thanks for taking the time to answer my question and provide your insights.

I'd love to jump on a call with you and narrow down your buy box!

Hi everyone,I'm an OOS investor in the SF Bay Area looking at purchasing a SFR in the Huntsville AL area but trying to hone in on the specific neighborhoods that might make sense. My primary goal is long term apprecia...

You are going to want to file a claim against Person B and hold Person B accountable for the damage.