HELOC generally with low closing cost or no closing cost but interest rate is higher compare to cash out.

If you have not, what would make you consider switching to this model compared to a more classic rental or Airbnb?

As for comparing bids, you should start by providing the architects an RFP (Request for proposal).

Is requesting to examine the inside prior to giving a purchase price typical of these kinds of off-market deals?

Wendy is right - but there's a lot to consider when it come to fraud.There are several types of fraud - most have to do with intent and the actions taken prior to, during, and after the fraud takes place - and all can be argued one way or another.Pretty much every single purchase money loan has a due on sale clause - if you are maliciously trying to sell a property without paying off the loan, yes, that's Intentional Positive Fraud and you can get cracked on it pretty good. 

Is it helpful to compare the minimum accepted bid to current list price or original list price?

For Newspaper select The Record Reporter.This is the heading that you would research: Notice of Hearing on Petition for Formal Appointment of Personal Representative of an Estate.From is the date range that you can change from today to prior 30-45-90 days.This is a free webpage and no need to purchase probate leads.

Typically in my (limited compared to yours) experience most issues come up shortly after moving in.

Thanks for the feedback an it’s funny you both mention getting a new accountant as that has been on my mind from some other prior dealings....advice noted

The whole point of these type of  deals is for someone who wants to live in the 3br 2ba luxurious duplex while amortizing a larger mortgage and owning land outright vs condo association while paying less out of pocket then the comparable sq ft condo costs after assessments, etc.That top unit duplex pro-forma we figured $2750 w free parking spot.