The buyer got their $625k and we used the extra $21k to pay for closing costs for both parties, fees and some outstanding bills on the house.

Outstanding!

Outstanding information.

Nationwide price trends are not something you are likely to capitalize on directly.

Yes when you got your 2022 bill, it should have shown the outstanding balance from the previous year(s). 

Thanks but no thanks for this kind of advice of having a property manager.Because you're doing such an outstanding job yourself...... 

I ask for any code violations on the property, history of permits, outstanding permits, outstanding water bills, zoning district and compliance and litigation that might be ongoing.

There are some nationwide lenders for 1-4 unit investment properties that you can search out online.

She also has an outstanding make-ready rehabber who is well-networked and does things like carpet, paint, and hardware a little more affordably than other contractors in the area.  

When sellers understand your method and business model and that you are in it for the profit and that there is no commission or settlement cost - they are attracted to the proposal.Many of my leads come from radio ads - I am partnering with other members here to run ads in their area, take the call on my 800 number - make an offer on a skinny contract offer subject to assignment and sell it within 3 weeks using my auction method of selling - spit profit and move on to the next one.Having been in this business now for over 40 years and still  love investing, flipping and developing real estate nationwide.