I actually work in Huntsville on the base.

I’ve had neighbors ask if I can print something when their printer didn’t work, drop them off to pick up a car they left at a local bar if it’s on my way, water plants, etc.

You need to drop the issue with your parents before you damage that relationship.

Specifically, do you look at comps on the market or try to find what value would be based on the cap rate? 

He worked at a military base 2022-2023, but his paystubs are from 2022?

Don't you love it when they paint over oil based with water based?

They are unlikely to be in good areas, so you won't get the expect ROI results.There are several lenders that will fund acquisition+rehab transactions based upon the After-Repaired-Value (ARV). 

I am an Albany-based agent and investor with over 18 years of experience in Long-Term Rentals (LTR).

I am open to getting a manufactured home and dropping it if necessary.

So, that shrewd bidder got it for the lower price.With regard to deposits, the deposit in my market is based on the price of the winning bid.