Not saying its not impossible to get a deal like that, but its certainly not easy.If you do an assignment they will see how much you're paying.

You guys are saying that investing/aquiring a house is nearly impossible for me, lol.

Unless they have local scouters in every zip code, it would seem impossible to know which homes are empty.

The professional investor with a great track record can locate properties and execute the investment plan better than the individual direct investor that lacks the experience, systems and time of the professional investment sponsor.So the question shouldn't be which method of investing produces the highest return (impossible to answer), but which option best fits your experience, available time, and lifestyle.  

Oh and I found this for you: (I don't know why... it just reminded me of you.) and it would be impossible to hug both @Joshua Dorkin and I at the same time.

I have not made any connections in the real estate industry here in Boston ( hopefully this will help), Financing With my debt and credit score a traditional mortgage just feels impossible for me.

So, you will take a significant loss even if one of them finds you a buyer.As @Rick Harmon outlines a lot may be easy to move or may be very hard or even impossible to sell. 

Account Closed LA has very competitive for rental income property but not impossible.  

I'd think even getting 80% less carpet and paint rehab would be near impossible. 

I need money for Construction and too many impossible hoops in conventional loans.These homes must be complete before they are able to purchase.I have 40% to put down.