With this new reality it is imperative that buyers are aware of these expenses prior to submitting offers on homes; they should also be aware of the risk that these costs can appreciate aggressively.https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna163853

But you, me, and everyone else is aware you are better at it than they are anyway. 

We have several who have called us and usually are glad to help (avoid meal times and be aware of their timezones).

- Is buying a foreclosure a viable strategy for me, and what should I be aware of?

Just be aware of the for-profit clubs.

My contractor and I have a trusting relationship and I have a lot of construction experience so it works very well for me to get the materials and for him to only have to worry about labor.I understand the potential problems that could arise that you are presenting and I think it is great that you have shared them so that people are aware.

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: Quote from @Calvin Thomas: Quote from @Jonathan Greene: I've been on this site for ten years, providing honest feedback to people, and today, for the first time that I am aware of, some moderator removed my posts in a forum where the OP was calling me names in every one of her responses.

Some are solution-aware and are motivated enough to act immediately, while others need to be educated and/or reminded of their problems.

 @Chris SeveneyThe long-shot play I became aware of; Capital Improvement Project Funding that the city/county have allocated for projects that meet 2 criteria.Have a lifetime greater than 10 yearsCost more than $50,000I believe, even if the water and refuse collection run is only 1000 ft, that may not qualify but to do it "right", that two mile run would allow the entire subdivision to be supplied with services.

Purchase price: $300,000 Cash invested: $40,000 I became aware of a mobile home park that was for sale by owner.