But if your budget is tight or your home only needs minor updates, your real estate agent can help you think outside of the box by suggesting simple DIY staging tips to help your home look its best.Bottom LineStaging your house properly can make it much more attractive to buyers, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, and every home shines differently.

Or the owner is incapacitated in some fashion.

I’d suggest exploring a bridge loan that covers a portion of the purchase price along with 100% of the renovation costs.

Just a suggestion for after you call or go in person - send the person a follow up email with a recap of what they told you.

It suggests that you should aim to pay no more than 70% of the ARV (after-repair value), minus repair costs.Example: If the ARV is $300,000 and repairs cost $50,000, you should pay no more than $160,000 for the property. ($300,000 * 0.70 = $210,000 – $50,000 = $160,000).Walk the Property: Check for structural issues, roof condition, foundation, HVAC, and plumbing.

I then suggest setting up a bank account where there is auto pay.

First of all, I suggest you search the forums as arbitrage has been discussed ad nauseam.

If you can't perform to the new standard were setting, I strongly suggest stepping back and hiring one of us who are setting this new standard. 

My suggestions would be in this order:(a) Determine the type of financing you qualify for - this will short cut the process considerably and save time on investment angles and next steps.

I would first suggest getting a real estate lawyer in that area.Is there zoning in that municipality?