I’ve found it to be the single most effective read for starting out. https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

Reliable, timely, cost effective and responsive 

I'm looking at a possibly undervalued SFH that's had a recent foundation repair. Warranty work transferrable to new owner. It seems to be scaring buyers off though. I'm still gathering info- to include whether it's be...

Sounds like a solid plan.Value to the buyer: provide straight forward numbers/pictures, full transparency, easy to work with, hassle free to work with you, responsive, knowing your numbers, knowing your buyer's numbers, networker, etc.Value to the seller: this is a bit tougher - but basically LISTEN to what their needs are so you can negotiate effectively, do what you say you are going to do, be responsive, know how to build rapport, know your numbers, and be transparent. 

The seller has no obligation to change any of those things but if its laid out in a way that shows no effect to the sellers NET and its to accompany the buyers financing then i suppose that works. 

It is a pretty effective road block as you can only speak with the person authorized to represent the deceased.

What’s the most effective way to find foreclosures before the auction phase?

Anu ideas on How to fix this in a cheap/effective way.

Capital controls imposed on Chinese citizens really began around 2016, which may explain why homes prices really started jumping up early 2017 as the controls became effective around June-July of 2017 so presumably many buyers were rushing into safe haven assets in anticipation of this happening.Long story short on China, many citizens have fears of policies over there and feel that a weakening Yuan over the next several years in addition to bank runs and an impending credit crisis (China has printed more money over last 2 years than ever in their history) will have heavy implications on their wealth and they wish to diversify and send as much money out as they can before things begin to get really messy.

I mean we put in ten thousand layers of policies and bureaucracy for "safety reasons" and to "create jobs," but now there's no cost effective way to create/build housing for everyone.