Some Auction.com properties even sell without an inspection contingency.Highly recommend you read the fine print, and contact Auction (or the listing broker they're working through, if you can find it) to double check the details on your specific property.In general, though, yes - you usually get your earnest money back if the deal falls through.

Just in general, what makes you invest outside of a 100 mile radius from your location?

Generally those require a 3.5 down percent tagged along with closing cost etc.

Also, if im going to move forward with this, would I still need to work with an agent of my choice or will builders generally already be partners with a firm?

Even the ones that discuss certain financial aspects are generally way too simplisitc.

Easy short sale transactions generally compared to others when it comes to processing, but tougher to get good deals from an investor perspective due to HUD guidelines.

They generally want to net 84.05% minimum.

The general BP forum won't necessarily be in your local market.

Current scale: about 200-300 pieces per monthI mail to each owner once per month for at least 3 consecutive monthsI have a single postcard template that I send every time (see below)The website is a simple landing page where the prospects type in some general info and submit a form. 

I am trying to get a general idea in order to limit risk and figure out where most success has been experienced.