There is no statistics on how many investors bid on HUD homes illegally but they do investigate and catch those doing it It should not be a factor in your bidding  Their is all sorts of discussions on how much to bid on HUD homes.

The outside has new doors/windows but still needs new siding and to be painted plus a little landscaping.

The place is beautiful - love the modern landscaping.

Current property taxes are roughly $1,000/yearCurrent owner pays $350/year for insurance.Current Tenant is paying for electric and sewer (House is on a well, so no water).We think the property will need $10,000 of work to be ready for a short term rental (Air cons, some drywall work, moving/updating the well, landscaping)Our ideal plan is to turn it into an outdoorsy airbnb with a nice backyard feature. 3+ bedrooms in the area go from 60-120/night with ~68% occupancy on airbnb.

That is an amazing statistic, Brian. 

We know from statistics that about 70% of the people will work with the first agent they meet.

25,000 New flooring throughout, french doors, painted kitchen cabinets, quartz countertop, built backyard patio covering and slab, landscaped front and backyard.

In the last 2 weeks alone I've had 3 small calls for appliance electrical, electrical issues in my primary and landscaping issues. 

Coin laundry is a way to increase income without raising rentLook over any outside contracts to see if you are overpaying for anything like landscaping and snow removal.

Roof to landscaping and everything in between.