If they're worth $800K, you're in a much better position to take some of it.

Does anyone know of any website or agents with listings where the sellers have just recently been affected by these events and are motivated to drop there sale prices.

As is in real terms this property will be seriously into negative returns based on dead equity alone.The quick profit of 100K is far more valuable than the rent however if you leverage to the hilt and reinvest the money, assuming you still have some positive cash flow, it might work assuming rents can rise faster than appreciation and before expenses kick in (like a vacancy or eviction).

I have direct experience with business invest in Michigan with 2 properties and its been positive .

I realize this may be more of a political/philosophical approach but I stand strong by that position because I'd hate to see the US take the same destructive approach.In regards to insurance, I take a similar approach.  

So many people poo-poo our market, and it's great to see some positivity!

Just wondering if any of you successful (defined however you want to but mostly those of you that have closed more than 1 deal in the last year) wholesalers currently or have cold called leads from real estate websites and found success.

How do you BP users effectively do the following with specifics Collecting Rent Maintenance CallsAdvice on which Websites used for background checks and possibly electronic deposit website.Or any website that helps a alot with this subjectEffectively building up vendors ( Which vendors are best to have on deck and have telephone #) plummerhvacmisc repair manWhat am I forgettingI'm seeking specific websites that any BP users may use that works for them so I can take that into consideration when I continue with my researchSeeking Advice that maybe any book didnt cover that I might get side swiped with. 

I've gone to multiple auctions (Philadelphia Sheriff's Sale), inquired of vacant/distressed properties directly with the owners, worked with random realtors after expressing interest via real estate websites (e.g.

@Nettles Mason  Thanks for the tip in accessing tarrant county clerk's website.