I suggest flying over to meet the people you're entrusting with your investment before cutting any checks, as looking someone in the eye (and seeing some of their handiwork) is still one of the best ways to suss out the scammers.Most of our clients are from OOS or even out of country, so we know from experience that it is a doable, viable strategy.

I want to learn what a typical deal looks like (not your crazy homerun deal, or the deal that went side-wise) in other parts of the country. 

Point Breeze, Brewerytown and Greys Ferry were recently said to be some of the best areas to flip in the city and possibly the country.

The court appraisal on the property is 80K.

Cap rates in the 6% range are common all around the country.

4 months before Trump announced Grant Cardone said on BP SHOW 107 "get 1/2 the country to hate you and you can become president.'

What you described is normal wear and tear in the eyes of the court and it is very difficult for a landlord to with hold your security deposit for that. 

So, after 2+ months of being told there would be no problem getting a mortgage but would need to be a commercial mortgage with 30% down, we heard today from the credit union  - we were turned down.Looking for suggesti...

All they (the courts) seem to have done in my mind is give them more time to live for free. 

The key, whatever price or country, is to spread a wide net when searching for the right candidates.