Thank you!

Don't buy something you know will be a constant headache, especially if the numbers would be tight or not work if you did need to pivot.

You can also get a contractor to go look for you and give you a verbal estimate but not everyone will do that.

For the bankruptcy properties, we contacted the trustee phone numbers on the website, however, they usually just replied to ask us to look for debtor's attorney.For short-sales, we searched the listing on zillow.com, but majority of them are off market.We used BP recommended realtor and asked if they can help with the properties we targeted, the realtor searched for a week of the foreclosure ones and get back to me that she believes she will not be the right partner.

If so, why not partner with someone else that can help you fund the deal, either 100% or have your money partner fund 20% and a commercial bank fund 80% then flip it and split the profits w/ your money partner at whatever split you all think is most fair? 

I'm looking for advice on this topic and also recommendations for companies that work in this space.

Did you file your federal tax return but not the georgia tax return?

Start with education - Read books, join local investor groups & find a mentor.

A YT I like that's an 'early' teacher retiree is Happy On Monday.Glad to have you! 

Legally you are allowed to make the place the most unlikely to rent.