Developing a relationship with a funding source is very important in being successful in the fix and flip strategy long term.

The property was bought way below market value using our approach of sourcing deals direct from sellers. 

Of course you  need to understand the source when you get something from the tenant.

I've read numerous posts about list sources and software all claiming to offer great information, almost all responses to these posts say nothing is accurate or offers any real opportunities, does anything really help find these types of properties??

I would prefer a company located in the US, and with English native-language employees, simply because I've heard so much negative feedback from colleagues and friends about companies using non-US-sourced companies.  

Any additional due diligence you and/or your agent could do to qualify the buyers may help ... what is(are) the source(s) of funds?

Hi Meital,Try REOredbook.com its a great source of agents selling bank owned properties.Good luck!!

If you are looking for performing notes, PPR Note Co has them, if you are looking for non-performing notes you have to network and figure out who has the sources of them.

If you have the money and have a trusted source, then go for it.The point I am putting across is, be careful of who you are paying for the education.

When you're analyzing potential rental income, what's the best source to determine what the unit would rent for?