or should you actually go out and view the property and THEN make an offer?

You should be able to get 30% off the retail price in that case.My view is good paint applied well can cover a lot of sins and make the whole place feel warm and inviting.

I tried to look up the data last night and the site made me log in to view it.

Your inspection of the property should NOT be done until his stuff is totally out and you can see the condition of the walls and floors, outlets, etc, behind, under, or above, whatever he has that is blocking that view.

Statement: After looking for a foreclosure, looking at the numbers, not able to view the property because owners will not allow you, and the deal is so good (location location location) you go to bid on it at the court house anyway.Question: What if the property has leins i.e property taxes, IRS (which have 120 to redeem), construction, and HOA, and you pay to quite the title do you still have to pay the leins#1?

Then I'm going to start evaluating what's out there and setting up appointments to go and view the properties.I've been reading a book I picked up over the weekend called Investing in Duplexes, Triplexes and Quads by Larry B.

I may end up just donig a flip or two....not really sure.This is exactly why I am here fielding the opinions/views of people like yourself who already are in the industry.

I wanted to give a slightly different view on the break-even property idea than most on this site.

That will give you an accurate view of your cash flow.Mike

You have been in contact and working with the listing agent on finacials on the property and working with another agent to view the properties.