Know the basics of the information that you need when you first talk to them, but don't go by a script...TALK to them..try to put yourself in their shoes..Form this trust, not only with your sellers, but with your buyers as well.  

If I were in your shoes, I'd do just that... first investment in Oakland is a great foundation.

If I were in your shoes I would purchase it in a single LLC with you and your partners as 50/50 owners. 

If I were in your shoes, I would get it fixed, or put a lock on the balcony door so they cannot go out there.

I was in your shoes at the beginning of the year and I will fill you in on what I did and it seems to be working for me so far.

It's like running with weighted shoes!

I've been in your shoes before and have been able to unload deals to other investors, so if you go that route I could give you some names of buyers.

The underground storage tanks are very, very expensive.If I were in your shoes and was starting out with an Investor who had enough money for me to consider assembling properties that cost $1.5m pre-demo.

I dont think its a situation of being a free country or not at this point, I think its more about damage control.Even if the companies took the risk, and lost, someone would have to be on the come up enough to fill in their shoes.

@Laith AliIf you are flipping, the properties are inventory - just as if you were selling shoes or automobiles.