As for meetups, I’ve attended a few in Denver, and they’re great, but they can depend on what strategies you’re focusing on.

Unless it is a new build, and it comes with purchase warranties are an extra cost and may or may not even be executed when needed depending on the circumstances. 

Sorry, I can see offering a discount for a limited time only, after which the price goes up to whatever the full cost is, but NO reputable seller/instructor is going to literally only give you a total of 10 minutes to make your decision.Sixth, depending on the market you are in, and the specific deals you find, $10,000 could be a ridiculously small finder's fee.

The property value must be a minimum of $250,000 USD, and the credit score requirement is at least 700 points, among other conditions.

No, but it depends on your comfort level.

Additionally, if your goal is to maximize personal financial benefits, consider profit distributions from the property-owning LLC, which may provide tax flexibility depending on your situation.By adhering to FMV, maintaining proper documentation, and structuring the lease agreement carefully, you can optimize tax benefits while staying compliant.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Depending on the severity of smoke damage and structural issues, it could be a huge challenge for first time flip.

A lot depends on your entry price and instant equity. 

I've gotten deals and formed partnerships through some very unorthodox connections over the years.To answer your question, it will always depend on the specifics of the deal in front of me but in general I'd still prefer value-add.

Also, it depends on the competitive landscape.