You don't lose money until you sell though, might be a big negative if you have vacancies.

They are usually wholesalers and you can get on there buyers list.

As a realtor doing BPOs I am usually guided by past similar sales and current listings, and I usually go by cost per Sq .ft.

That's a negative sign, not a dash!

@Dan Pezzano This Friday MassRealEstate dot netYou may want to focus on this Winter, I usually pick up a deal in January and February, when no one else is looking...

I'm in a fairly competitive market, so I usually call up the listing agent or seller 24-48 hours prior and let them know that my client will be submitting an offer. 

I usually create both a rental ad and a sale ad, both advertising the home as a lease option type of deal, in zillow rental manager (used to be postlets), which then syndicates to zillow, trulia, hotpads, aol, etc.

If you ever feel stuck or don't know the answer ask BiggerPockets they will usually have the answer!

At inception there is usually an option fee paid buy the buyer, which is not refundable.  

All other documents are pretty much standard and I can usually work with whatever the title company or borrower wants to use.