So I'm finding while I enjoy the research/etc, it's harder and harder to justify competing with others on the bidforassets platform.I feel like there is some significant potential for investors to reach out to owners and try to negotiate a deal (better price when all is said & done) vs if the property had gone to tax sale ....especially on some of the marginal properties (unbuildable, recreational, wetlands or critical areas challenges, and so on) that are too low in value to attract mainstream investors. 

Hello BP Nation, Glad to be starting my REI journey. I have 2 situations here and would be delighted to have input on these:1. House Hacking - I have just closed on a new build in Littleton (South-West Denver). The pl...

The lifespan of critical components, such as your plumbing, electrical, lighting, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, is significantly increased by preventive maintenance.

It's purely supply and demand so it become critical to track sales both MLS as well as off-market sales and the base buy prices. ** This data is not complete is MLS only data.

This issue of possession has critical consequences to expiration of judicial redemption rights, curing a void tax sale, and avoiding short statute limitations that allow the taxpayer to regain the property without paying the investor anything at all.

This isn't something that would be a critical concern to me.

Although it would be great to make that decision right up front, I do not believe it is critical at this juncture.

. ;-) Or you have left out critical information. 

What is critical is that you know how to run the numbers so you can decide what YOU can pay to hit your financial objectives.

I’m starting out as a brand new investor. Super excited to invest and have been aspiring to do OOS for a while. Currently in contract for a duplex in Milwaukee for 292k, 73k down, 7.125 interest rate. Using personal s...