It was the “90 Day Challenge” episode titled: “How to Buy Your First (or Next) Rental Property by the End of the Year.”For example in the sections regarding checking a property out they talked about due diligence items like calling utility companies to check for outstanding debts or checking the property for liens.I plan on working closely off of this episode but I figured I should check the forums first to see if anyone has seen an existing checklist like this anywhere that I could build upon?

Damn!

I took the whole damn thing and sent it all to my checking account.I think 10 year HELOC, I should really read things I sign more closely...

I'm finding many buyers that are able to withstand the upswing are adding on to portfolios because there some really aggressive loan programs out there for qualified borrowers with outstanding rates, while others, that may have more tenuous finances are hesitant. 

Maybe owner will sign deed back to your dad but make sure you get title insurance and know if any liens are outstanding.

Maybe you should be sure that is the real reason -- maybe they have outstanding legal cases with the seller. 

Damn that's some good advice. 

Damn didn't realize Memphis had such high rents aren't the houses cheap

All as if you're going to do it yourself.That way you'll have a pretty damn good figure of what it costs to remodel a bathroom, replace the flooring in a 1,500 sq ft house, landscape a backyard, etc.That'll be an amazing education for you, and you won't have to take a contractor's word for it when they quote you a price.Also I would get the BiggerPockets book for estimating rehab costs too while you're at it:https://www.biggerpockets.com/store/flipping-estimating-physicalNot the answer you were looking for, but hopefully it's the information you need.

I haven't made it by to check county records yet but all I can guess is that Bella Vista POA has outstanding liens against the property causing them to be over priced or leaving little incentive to hold or resell.