However, HUD will allow for a reduction in the offer if a problem that's unknown now crops up after the offer has been accepted - I know several people (including my mother) that got some money off their HUD deal.

I'm not looking to JV, and I know services like Investorlift are great, but that's not in the budget at the moment.

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

Why would the age matter if all the major systems have been updated, or the lack thereof, is factored into the sales price?

I have come across a handful of properties that are for sale, but were sold within the last 2 or 1 year for sometimes double or triple the price. 

I'm an investor and agent myself here, would be happy to connect you with some of my service providers here in the valley to help you get started on your flip journey.

My favorite method: a chunk upfront, smaller chunks as they go, and the final 10-20% after the work is approved by you.

Anyone use a good, easy, and accurate tool to get comparable sales or rents in a location?

Its hard to find appraisers to service this area.

Hello, I am a newer investor and interested in acquiring foreclosed properties, as I hear the banks typically like to sell them as fast as possible, not putting emphasis on maximizing sale price.