EARNEST MONEY: In the event of a dispute between the Seller and Buyer regarding the disbursement of this earnest money, the broker is required by Ohio law to maintain such funds in the broker’s trust account until the broker received (a) written instructions signed by the parties specifying how the earnest money is to be disbursed or (b) a final court order that specifies to whom the earnest money is to be awarded.

I would avoid areas with no regulation unless you find a hidden gem.There are still many gems out there specialy in tightly restricted markets.  6 months ago we missed on a property that went up for sale. 

Disclaimer: I have not taken the Epic Pro Academy course, but I attended Matt's 2 day workshop last year.Matt Theriault's 2 day events, which they are somewhat different than the Epic Pro Academy, I believe, since the information is compressed in only 2 days.Nevertheless, lots of practical information is offered, besides instructions and information about the industry, the insights that Matt provides and how they relate to one's approach to business relationships in general, they have value on their own.What I can say about him and his team is that you truly get what they offer, but like with any course, the course is as good as you are by implementing what is been taught.

You want to send move-out instructions when a tenant gives notice?

I would provide checkout instruction and checklist, offer a pre-move out inspection, and expect them out on the day that they indicated.  

You may also know Winston-Salem for its historic involvement in RJ Reynolds's tobacco company.Now, how is this small town a hidden gem for investors? 

Open escrow with homeowner, end-buyer, and self; self transfers contract to purchase to end-buyer in Title/Escrow, and provides T/E with end-buyer's contract with self: agreement to purchase, and fee instructions for self ($10k + difference if any) to be paid out of closing escrow5.

Whether it was a hidden gem of a find or a seemingly minor hiccup that turned into a full-blown project detour, we’ve all got stories.I'm eager to hear what your most memorable house flip was like.

I requested a dry-run test on the forms/instructions I'd be receiving if Auction.com should send me the congratulatory email. 

Was it a deal that seemed too good to be true, a property with hidden potential, or a creative financing strategy that paid off big time?