The 100% model everyone and their brother is doing it today in Atlanta.I see stuff for 150.00 a transaction now.It's saturated and there just isn't the money in it now that used to be.Hope it helps.

For our business model, we have focused on north & north west phoenix, but a deal is a deal and they can be found all over the valley.

I agree that Argus is overkill for what you are likely going to use it for.If you PM me I am happy to share some of my models that you may want to use as a baseline for constructing your own.

Anybody ever have any luck saying, "Yes, we'll pay the re-key fee, but WE get to specify the brand and model of replacement"?

I would not argue that point, but would not use that in my own business model.

I've considered this business model in the past, but it's always seemed that I couldn't mark-up the property enough to cover the loss I'd take when selling the note.

Now, I'm researching if it is possible to do the same here in the NYC area if I use the same business model (Partners = Realtor, Contractor, Investor)?

It is modeled on British system.It didn't give any more details, so not sure if it will only be limited to corporations or be extended to individuals, in particular landlords.

The 20% will just sit there until rehab and refiancing is done then it will be released.I'm about to do this same thing with an REO that has an ARV of $170k (same model home down the street being listed at $179k).

As long as you stick to your current business model, these prospects are no longer interested in your property.