However; it's important to have a licensed mortgage broker set up the transation for you to make sure that all the things are in place covering the disbursement of funds, contracts, disclosures, inspections, etc. and make sure you understand the process.

And I don't think a big tenant would be willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (though I may be wrong).

Disclosure: I am no attorney.

Thanks all Disclosure: I provide turnkey serviceHi Andrew:Great question, everything is negotiable : ) Yes, even TK is negotiable, I think you always have the opportunity to place a number against something that you feel comfortable with, does not mean yo will get it, but you have ot define what the value is to you.I think you are going down the right path in regards to defining a strategy outside of your immediate marketplace, the next step is not only defining the marketplace but also considering the group you are electing to work with.

Here's what the wholesaler is laying out:No seller or wholesaler disclosure on the property … it's an as-is saleOne open house will be held at which the property can be viewedBuyers have 24 hours after the end of the open house to make an offer comprising simply the offer amount along with proof of fundsWholesaler selects the winning bid that night and send the buyer an assignment contract.Buyer wires a deposit (over $10k, and not called earnest money but called a deposit) to wholesaler's attorney the next morningWholesaler sends the contract between seller & wholesaler to the buyer and/or buyer's attorney1 calendar day for attorney's review (in NJ real estate contracts are not binding until both party's attorneys agree on the contract)Deposit is only refundable if title is not clearApprox 3 weeks to closeThere's no underground oil tank contingency (in NJ it's common to have the seller remove an underground storage tank).Are these steps & conditions & timing typical for a wholesale deal in NJ?

Would you recommend I contact one of the others and see if I can submit an offer through them to the bank and get better disclosure behavior at least, and perhaps get someone who isn't going to try to pass along the fee?

There's no specific state laws in Idaho yet about renting a home with Lead Paint other then the Federal disclosure laws, however, expect them to come in the future.

Then again, you'll see the word "estimate" in there - meaning it's the software's best guess based on what it was programmed to figure out and how it was programmed to figure it.Both Zillow and Redfin will, however, accurately display public record info where it's available and you as the investor must assess that information make your own determinations.That's not always easy because we have out there what are known as "non disclosure" states where the actual sales closing numbers are not publicly available.

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