If you post that question over here, you will get several different answers and compile all that and do your own due diligence.   

. * You could get your own inspector to give his/her blessing and see if someone offers without their own inspection.

I was initially looking to buy a lot in Northern IL, and my agent alerted me that there have been some scams where people are posing as the owners of lots that they do not truly own, and then somehow potential buyer gets taken for the EMD.

I can't tell you anything about the market in Lubbock, TX because I don't live and operate there, but I can definitely tell you that if you want the life of a local real estate investor, this is probably the smartest step you'll ever take.Of course, I was operating/renovating four SFRs before I moved into my own duplex.

This is especially true if the property requires significant upkeep or if the heirs live far away.Owners of Distressed PropertiesSellers who own homes in poor condition and can't afford the necessary repairs may prefer to sell as-is rather than invest time and money into renovations.Landlords with Problematic TenantsLandlords who have been dealing with problematic tenants, frequent vacancies, or costly property damage might want to offload the property quickly to cut their losses and avoid further hassles.Owners Facing Major Life ChangesSignificant life changes, such as health issues, retirement, or downsizing, can motivate people to sell their property quickly.

We manage all of our own medium-term rentals, but would never do an STR.

He also owns propwire.com which I currently have a free account that shows the history of the property and allows Skip trace for a fee. 

Developing one-on-one relationships can yield insightful conversations and recommendations catered to your own objectives.BiggerPockets is one of the platforms that not only offers online forums but also connects you with local investors.

I would imagine you are incredibly busy with what you do for work and your own wine adventure.

Networking can open doors to opportunities you might not have found on your own.4.