You don't "need" a contractor, but some people submit bids if work is needed on the property to support their offer.

This year, to date, I've had one short sale approved out of only two submitted, in almost ten months.

The main goal is to get an accepted offer on a property that works, if he has to submit 30 offers to get a deal, then that's what happens.Also, many brokers/agents I know chastise VA loan for the same exact reasoning you are mentioning.

My thoughts are if no-one bids on the house, submit a cash over and then re-list the property in the traditional way with my realtor for market value.I don't have any experience with Buy911 so want to reach out if anyone has used this site before and if this plan would work?

They submitted their booking through the Airbnb app, but I am wondering if I should do some more due diligence like getting an additional contract signed by each person.

That unit has been vacant for about 7 years and all of a sudden when we wanted to submit the application for it, surprisingly there were two other applications submitted the previous week smh  We didn't make the cut off for the application submission so we had to move on. 

I would use the mortgage to your advantage in your letter when you submit your offer.

Are there ways to know or screen for this when students submit their apps?

I have worked with two court appointed special administrators to probate properties in the past who have agreed to submit my  offer to bank for consideration.

Also make sure the property still cashflows and has adequate DSCR when you submit your financials to the lender.