If your goal is to obtain conventional mortgage financing, you could start by obtaining a copy of your credit report ... make sure it's accurate; challenge any inaccuracies to have them removed.

Accurately.

I always perform accurate CMAs, estimate repairs with licensed contractors, and I only ever present properties to you that meet your investment criteria."

If it was simple, the algorithms of the automated valuation models and zestimates would be accurate.

Having Bad CreditLacking Past ExperienceLack of tools and resources to accurately value properties.No options for Gap FundingAt our core we are a lender, however, we’ve learned from funding countless deals that making our tools and resources available to our clients allows them get into better deals and avoid bad deals.

@Corey Boernson, Hello I'm an investor in Owensboro,Ky.We always check with local property management firms and Craigslist for comparable rents and properties.That seems to be most accurate for us.If your interested I attended a BP meetup in Louisville a couple of weeks ago that was beneficial.Not sure about the date in January but I can let you know if any interest.Thanks and have a good 2016.

My opinion is its a gamble.

@Andrew Davis,From what you have described, it looks like a great deal if your numbers are accurate.  

Everything you see on TV is 100% accurate with no added fluff for entertainment factor.

I have seen some grand slams hit by flippers in high end homes, or more accurately above average homes in high end markets, but it is not for the timid.