The two parties were about $1,200 apart and my client spent more than $10,000 chasing that $1,200 based on the "principle of the matter."

It depends on what your policy states.Most of my clients who have had total losses(max policy payout) will get paid directly and general contract the rehab or sell as is.  

My guess is that the type of hands off 'don't want to deal with it' buyer you are looking for is also unlikely to be able to see past the 'ugly' current state of the house.I could imagine it working if you show them something finished (model home) and not show them the current ugly state.I heard a story from a high end ($50k tables) furniture designer who once made the mistake of showing the client the table in progress with clamps, glue and unfinished surfaces etc.

I am recommending to my clients to file if they have quite a few shingles off because if we have another hurricane that deductible goes toward the next one for this year.

Additionally, I am a finance and commercial real estate attorney and I'm hoping to have the chance to develop relationships and clients in the Pittsburgh area. 

My husband and I are relatively new to Real Estate Investing and are seeking to grow a portfolio of cash flowing properties in order to  achieve financial freedom and ultimately support our desire to serve as missionaries.  

Most states support that turning off utilities is considered relinquishing possession of the property.

Had a question,Has anyone ever heard of a software company whose client is the county.

I do these for  my clients in Asia.. super cool.

I've had irate calls from clients who are driving around, looking for a Zillow listing, just to find that it doesn't exist.And their Zestimates...YIKES!