For one thing I can get the applicant to pay completely online, which I know e-renter.com doesn't offer that service as I've called them about it before.

In the economic climate we are in there are way to many parts of the country where you would never get a proper value of your asset in line with construction costs.

There isn't much juice left in that fee if they are charging $2k.

This is not an error the title company will process on their O&E as you agreed to pay X for the property per your contract.

I don't see seasoned investors buying these types of properties for the most part.So then in my mind these newer investors are buying properties that have minimal returns because they do not have the experience to properly analyze a purchase price.If you are buying TURN KEY you are paying for it.If you want some easy don't expect to get rich off of it.These new investors in my opinion would be better off handing the money over to a seasoned investor who will purchase properly and give them the returns wanted WITHOUT the headache of land lording or overpaying.Again I have never used a turn key company.I just know based on many accounts of others buying through them that many times it does not work in their favor.I have yet to see an independant third party that bought post everywhere that they are cash flowing great and would use turn key again.Instead it's nightmare after nightmare.If I have to deal with a properties nightmares I will do the work and reap ALL the forced equity I wring out of it.Not overpay for lipstick and then be fixing problem after problem.Before you buy in that area go to the eviction court and see how many cases are processing a month?

.* Regular inspections to check for leaks, ceiling damage, make sure window AC units are properly mounted, etc.* Other preventative maint, such as cleaning gutters

I found a triplex offered for sale, and have some info, and I am sure I need more info to properly evaluate this investment.

If you screen sellers properly you can find those that are motivated enough to do this.

As such, price for fixerupper properties have dropped to lows not seen in a generation".I'm guessing this house is south of E Edenton, between Blount and East Streets... or in the E Jones/Edenton area (Idlewild) area.

That is why you want to buy below Market Value.Market Value is the price an asset will trade (sell) in an open competitive environment.Defined as follows: Market value is the estimated amount for which a property should exchange on the date of valuation between an educated buyer and a reasonably motivated seller in an arms-length transaction after proper marketing wherein the parties had each acted knowledgeably, prudently, and without undue influence.The delineation of "After Repair" or "As Is" technically exists only as jargon amongst REI groups and conversations.