A home inspection goes above and beyond that so when the lender sees the inspection it's a whole different ball game.

Seems like it would be much easier to start finding vacant homes listed on the MLS where the owners have moved out of town and just start making low ball offers..

It's broken up into 8 parts:1) Tools of the Trade (Some terms and strategies)2) Forms3) Getting Into It (Basics) - there is some great stuff in this section - some exercises that lie out different scenarios (home type, price, strategies, etc.)4) More Great Tips5) First-Time Buyers6) Getting Started (Steps)7) Protecting Your Assets8) AppendicesOverall, there is a lot of great information included at a relatively low price (don't recall how much).

Those calling for signs are always low balls.

Regarding the shut off valve, I usually replace the old compression valves ( proned to leaks) with a ball valve or add one if there's none.

My wife and I are currently saving for our first purchase, so we can get our feet wet and get this investment ball rolling!

It seems like all that is offered is west end or east end properties that are pretty much in war zones and those all seem to be offered by newbie wholesalers with inflated ARVs and low ball repair estimates.

In the event that thePurchaser exercises its Option as provided for in the preceding paragraph, Seller agrees to selland Purchaser agrees to buy the Premises and both parties agree to execute a contract for suchpurchase and sale of the Premises in accordance with the following terms and conditions:(a) Purchase Price.

If you are planning on making a low-ball offer get a license GC to give you an estimate on the repairs not guess work because the seller might have already had a GC to give an estimate, and it would look bad if you lie about the repairs it could cost you the deal.

I can see why an agent will not call you back there is a good chance you are using a fraudulent POF, making low ball offers and be honest in your business dealing.