I fix and flip houses, I am also a certified appraiser, and my wife is a real estate agent.Nathan

This way it positions you as an expert they contact to sell their home faster or avoid making more mistakes.

Redemption period in Tennessee is one year.You will not be able to get a title policy for 10 years unless you get the sale certified through a third party vendor.Watch out for "white elephants".

You might be trying to save some $$ by not using the agent, but in the long run you might end up saving $$ by using the expert who can bring a buyer to you.

@Robert Taylor This looks like one of those cases where everyone is right, even though they differ.If you are building a long term enterprise, then you can certainly benefit from consistently doing certifiable quality improvements and exercising good will in your transactions.

I am not an expert on this but form what I have seen from other bP posts these folks just shop you around and get you a bunch of credit cards at various banks nation wide. and that can be fine and good gives you cash to get going but not a true line of credit or a bank loan..

There is sooooo much conflicting info coming from "experts" left and right.

We have worked to take the risk out of buying a home and make the process as easy as possible for you.A few of the benefits are:Equity builds at a much faster rate than with a traditional mortgageEasy to qualify – all we require is a copy of your driver's license, certified funds, and proof of incomeYou have a low down payment – as little as $2,000We can close in as few as 3 daysYou can buy a home at a lower monthly cost than rentingWe have helped hundreds of families successfully buy their homes in many cities across the country.The Freedom Advantage We are able to offer a fixed rate payment for 30 years without the increases you would have with a standard lease or lease purchase.

@Steven Picker, I am not an expert on this topic and I see the thread has attracted a couple experts.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookTo find out about an area go to IREM.org search for ARM certified property managers.