Your thought process on the contractor providing quotes to possibly "win" a job may seem correct on surface level as a lot of businesses offer "free-mium" products - but ultimately time is money, especially in real estate where good contractors are in high demand and could better spend their time finishing a project before accepting the next one. 

Listsource you can pay per lead or get a subscription. what are you using the data for and what lead types / properties are you looking for?

I appreciate you taking the time to answer my question and the insight you offer. 

But full cash offers have won me out.

If a newbie is investing in Baltimore City, they should stick to the locations where the housing stock is in better repair, the tenant base is better, and where there is rental demand.

I want to show you how I was able to put 0% down on a house hack/live-in flip in the Boston metro area…not to toot my own horn, but because I believe that ANYONE can create a good deal when buying a house hack.Deal Backstory: Driving for Dollars, “Farming” and ReferralsFor the past few months, my wife and I have been putting in offers around the Boston metro area only to lose bidding wars with people paying $50k to $100k over asking.

Hi Kislay, thx for the offer.

They were offering wayyy above market 

Here’s a detailed analysis to help guide your decision:Initial Costs:Purchase Price: $260,000Down Payment and Closing Costs: $60,000Monthly Cost: $400 for several yearsMarket Value:Current Value: $540,000 to $600,000Immediate Equity: $280,000 to $340,000 (based on the market value minus the purchase price)The substantial equity in the farm can be a powerful tool for your investment journey:Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC): You could use a HELOC against the farm's equity to fund other investments.

Emotional Purchases: Base your decisions on facts, not just emotions.