He's bought over a dozen single family properties over the years (for vacation homes mostly) and he said every single time he just called the listing agent directly and got it done.I know most people generally frown upon this because the buyer agent is supposed to help get a better price, negotiate based on issues w/the house, etc.

Hey @Robert Johnson, so 3k net cash flow is doable but that will be based on your purchase price.

Happy to touch base separately if I can answer any followup questions.PS @Jonathan Bock - Absolutely stoked for the March release!

Is it worth getting another appraisal to potentially have lender remove PMI based on renovations?

Loan is based on average rents in the area on the appraisal rental analysis.

I'm based in Maryland, where I currently own a few buy-and-hold residential properties alongside partners.

Based on this information, I highly recommend this applicant for your rental."

I know it's a pretty wild cast, would like to hear from the local experts to help narrow down to specific zones/cities based on the current trends and experience/occupancy.   

If you had a turnkey apartment building with 5+ units the value is based on the income not comparable sales.

As for paying with certified check, in most counties you only need to pay a deposit; the sheriff should have rules that set the amount of the deposit to be a percentage of the winning bid or a fixed minimum amount, whichever is greater.You determine your maximum bid, and then get checks sufficient to pay that deposit amount based on your maximum bid.