To piggy back off what Scott posted, I've done numerous deals in probate.

Sometimes it's ambiguous, but even then, why should I bother with the company that has numerous unresolved lawsuits, versus another company that is virtually the same but has none.

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I started reaching out directly to numerous brokers in the area over a year ago that had ALF properties for sale.

As you have stated above, there are potentially numerous outstanding balances that the deposit is in place to cover. 

Which works for me.Thanks Shiloh,No offense, but I wouldn't get out of bed for a $10,000 profit.If I'm putting $200,000 cash in a deal, I better be making a $100,000 profit minimum.I guess we are just use to such huge numbers here in Ohio.Now, I don't do $200,000 deals here but have partners flipping such properties all day long.We focus on turnkey B class deals and have numerous other ventures like a brokerage, PM company, etc...This is just my opinion and I'm not saying that it's right.Much successps. 20 flips per year is a headache and not "par time".

I posted the listings 10 days ago and have been getting numerous emails and calls and have done about 12 showings. 

It can allow you to control a property and generate rental income from it, even if you don't own it outright.Consider a Cross-Collateral Loan: If you have equity in your current home, some lenders may allow you to use that equity as collateral for a new loan, eliminating the need for a down payment on the second property.Look into Down Payment Assistance Programs: There are numerous programs, both nationally and locally, that can assist first-time or even repeat homebuyers with down payments.Wishing you the best on your real estate journey! 

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Many of these managers have many 100s of units as well and ensuring that they are contacting your individual tenants on every unit late day 1, day 2, day 15, filing eviction on day X, etc. gets complicated on numerous units with 3rd party management.