Known  Potential Black Swan events, numerous.  

If I had to wait on the seller to do this, it would drag out my closings for months, potentially.

I took too long to get my property rent-ready, which led to a significant loss of potential revenue.

Explore Potential Funding OptionsPrivate Money Lenders (PMLs): Reach out to private individuals looking to invest in real estate.

Which means to me that Zillow is cracking down on people hunting for arbitrage on its platform.Consider that, and other potential barriers, when assessing your marketing tools.

@Enrique Toledo  Any update on this potential deal and what you wound up doing?

Not everybody can: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1075919-five-...Also, cost segregation will not help you with your CA state taxes, only (potentially) with your Federal (IRS) taxes.

I just worry - - about such a property going dark because they are in less than desirable spots so it's not like they'll be a line of potential tenants the next day.    

I often share this story with potential clients, investors, and those looking to start their real estate investment journey.

It can also help cover HELOC payments if you find a property with solid equity potential.