There is definitely an element of the unknown WRT WFH.

If you haven't done it already, find your lender and get preapproved for investor loan....that way you'll have an idea of down payment, closing costs, interest rates, payments...and if there are any unknown dents or dings on your credit it will give you time to clean them up.

China isn't doing as well currently as it has in the past so it is unknown just how flush they might be at crisis time.I just saw your latest post saying it was all tongue-in-cheek.

I am trying to learn how to analyze these operations being a new and unknown segment of the real estate market to me.

Yes, we all want and expect appreciation but to consider a future, unknown value on the property into your calculations will burn you in the end.

Would you pick a local defense lawyer in Calfornia at an iffy law firm or Mark Geragos in NYC or Florida if their fee was the same.Gloria Allred or some unknown?

What that may be is unknown but chances are it will happen.

Catch them then, over and over until they say uncle.Facebook being the first touch is hard - defining demographics that represent a motivated seller is unknown to me.

Not only does it look more professional, it also justify a high wholesale fee because it reduces the number of unknowns.

So go after the unknowns and reduce you potential for loss.