For example if the house is worth 400K, but they are willing to sell it for 375k because they are avoiding having to pay 25k in agent fees, then the bank can consider the equity gap as a down payment.

One of the reasons i chose ReSimpli was because I called one of the other companies I had narrowed my CRM down to (will withhold the name of the company) and they had one of the worst support teams I have ever experienced.

We have sold a few properties and experiencing this process from the seller's side double underlined that for me. 

Right up until the property sale and as recently as two weeks ago I’ve been fighting for your interests.During my 20 years in this field, having served over 1400 satisfied clients, I have never once experienced a public attack.

Quote from @Cristina Melo: Hi team, I just had a call with a sales agent to sign up for  the Boots on the Ground program.

A well connected agent can also tap into their network.. for instance, probate attorneys might know of people seeking short-term solutions.

A great agent will help walk you through the process from start to finish and the home inspector is there to protect you in regards to the condition of the home.

Would love to hear thoughts from experienced investors—does this approach make sense for a first-time real estate deal?

Define your budget, connect with specialized agents/lenders, and start analyzing deals.Good luck!

I own a few and so do agents on our team.