Hi BP,I will be submitting an offer to purchase my 7th property soon.

After I learned that I would have to pay for one of the two required appraisals, deal with a potential low appraisal since flips do not get the best value from appraisers, and have to submit receipts to proof rehab cost and improvement; I decided to just lease it for a year and skip all that hassle.Here is my rehab cost breakdown:          $3,500   Roof (Labor and Material)       $7,390   Materials ( Tile, Paint, Sinks, Faucets etc

Ask him after he submits his bid.

The cost for this is only $145 and allows you to then write your offer with no inspection contingency.Of coarse you run the risk of not getting the property and being out the $145, but for me I think it will be worth the risk given the better negotiating power it offers you by being able to submit a contingent free offer. 

If we get a few realtors in trouble for knowingly submitting such offers,  probably our best chance of leveling the playing field.  

Thanks for encouragement guys my deal is under way but I am approved FHA but every time I get a offer submitted something happens the frustration is real.

And yes, once HUD accept your offer, you have to either submit your paperwork (earnest money, etc) or they will put the property back in market.

This month will be just as big with another special guest speaker. http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/134...Read over the thread and if you have any questions submit a post.  

You can try writing "(Your company name) and/or assigns" when you submit an offer, but a lot of sellers balk at that.

You'll be competing with rehabbers who got into the house right away and are submitting contracts with little to no contingencies.