Not gonna turn this forum into political views lol Back on the topic for the original question@Eddie Torres I agree with the others, some communication to the seller about how you're not a large firm buying up the property to bull doze and put a Walmart in is well within the safe to disclose content.You being a family man and purchasing this property for you family's financial well-being is to me noble.

The properties that perform the best in the Smokies generally have an amenity that cannot be purchased at Lowes:  A quarter mile from Dollywood, an amazing view, or waterfront.  

Purchase price: $35,000 Cash invested: $280,000 Sale price: $440,000 purchased vacant lot, built home, sold How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

We purchased 11 lots across the street from our homestead Approx 20 years ago in order to prevent building and overcrowding.

Quote from @Shaylynn O'Leary: Hi everyone,  I'm a new investor looking to purchase my first investment here in the next few months.

Hi everyone,I'm looking at purchasing a 7 unit property, duplex and 5-plex, in Nevada.

It says "Profit = sales price - purchase price - expenses"  Even on the levered fix-and-flip deal example it gives the full purchase price. 

Hello Everyone,I currently own a property in the 38141 zip code and am considering purchasing another one.

Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1200-$1500ROI: Double DigitCash flow: couple hundred/monthAppreciation: Double digit (for past 10 years, will gladly send data)Location: C, B- (suburbs and certain markets)We have over a dozen Fortune 500 companies just in Metro Detroit with huge Healthcare and Auto industries.

So just take that into consideration with the purchase