.- It's generally pretty easy to determine how much HUD will take for a property given how long it's been listed and the list price (they have specific formulas and there is no subjectivity in which offer is selected).- The closings can be pretty fast if there are no title issues (2-3 weeks).The cons:- There is no due diligence period for investors where you can get your earnest money back (if you back out, you lose your money).- You can't assign the contract.- You need to have an agent place the bid for you.- Owner occupants have first access to properties (for 30 days), so the best deal will be gone before you have access to them.In terms of whether you can "flip and sell," it really depends on what you mean by "flip"?

This will give you the opportunity to select a specific geographic area and test out what search terms work in your market.

I get too emotional when threatened.I didn't select this tenant - my Mom did.

With that said if you are looking for the $10k or less deals they will come from a few select sources on average.

I would take MARTA from the airport to a well selected hotel that was close to a MARTA stop.

I'm used to reviewing all the applications and the selecting the best tenant candidates and then having the credit check / background checks done.Not sure this can be done with the service.Thanks, Richard C

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Cozy has phone apps as well that auto remind the tenants to pay OR just auto pays but the tenant selects which method they prefer.I prefer Smart Move for their tenant screening, but Cozy for their payment system.Jeff V

My dad even asks fellow (well dressed) shoppers for paint color selection help.

Go to www.alabamalegals.com, select a county, and view everything for any time period during the preceding 90 days.