Hello BP Community,I am analyzing a deal in the San Antonio, TX 78244 and thinking of putting an offer. 

Goodluck with your first BRRR deal and welcome to BP Chad! 

After you find the list, are investors directly contacting the owners to cut a deal and buy the home before the tax sale?

I personally would avoid big banks like Chase, Wells, etc, or credit unions - they tend to have horrific underwriting process and could cost you your deal in a competitive situation.

It allows you to pull out equity from the deal without refinancing into an investment loan, which requires normally at least 20% equity and is usually challenging given that you bought it with a low down payment loan.

.- Give them complete control over your money in the context of the deal or fund. - Wait and hope that they deliver returns. 

Would love to get opinions from experienced investors in Baltimore area, how do you deal with occupants?

deal check has rental and BRRRR calculators and is free for most features.

The only thing I can think of that may be harder to deal with if I am not local is routine maintenance issues, but I was thinking I can just ask around for some handy man referrals to have at the ready in case those smaller issues arise, while I would instruct our future tenants to contact our service provider for any emergency issues. 

Make sure to walk the neighborhood and property before you close on deals 3.