I'm wondering if I should pay more attention to the price per sq. ft. that homes are selling at in my area and use that to figure out my number, or strictly look at homes my size?

FHA is even more strict than conventional lenders on property condition

I have been a mortgage loan officer for about 4 years so i know that there are strict laws around real estate at the moment. the very last thing that i want to do is get tied up in a legal matter that i cant get out of.

You can go up to 80% of ARV under strict requirements, probably not worth the effort to comply.

Keep in mind that *intent* goes a long way here...at least in my opinion...Speaking strictly for myself, there are plenty of people who run businesses that I personally wouldn't be comfortable running myself, but they do it in a way that truly attempts to create a win/win for the business and the customer.As an example, I know there are plenty of people out there who view rehabbers (like me) as the scum of the earth for buying low and selling high, and believe that a business like mine has no business (excuse the pun) making a profit.

This is strictly for investors to network and learn.

I routinely get text from Wholesalers in Memphis advertising those.

With that many units "hiccups" are just routine.

They are routinely vacated if the defendant later shows up to defend themselves.

I'm guessing most agents don't routinely under-price homes as a business plan, though I could be wrong on that.