(From what I hear the first property can be very impactful to jump starting one’s real estate journey (or very very negatively impact it,).

Next time you try your hand at raising capital you may fool some of the people who first balked at your credentials. 

How come realtors always say it’s a good time to buy?

It may seem a little scary at first but its a growing trend that buyers in states like NJ look outside for good cash flow deals.

As long as it's not the same set of circumstances happening every year or several times a year.

You can also sue for your lost time in SC.  

If they’re doing it for dirt cheap and gave great service, I’m a lot more likely to give them a “bonus” than if they charged me full rate and took a long time to get to the worksite.I don’t think there’s a hard and fast rule on anything, but if you want them to treat you well, you need to treat them well (pay when asked, provide meals for him/her and their crew, be flexible when you can, pay extra, etc.).   

At REI Capital Fund LLC, we’ve worked with a wide range of investors, from those flipping their first property to those building large rental portfolios.

Is it worth the time to put offers on bank owned property?

With the median time to contract stretching from 21 to 32 days, it’s about playing the long game.