Even though I had the sellers phone number and email address at this moment I knew using the Realtor in this case was best because the seller whole heartedly trusted the real estate agent.

if you are screening them as potential tenants @Charlie KleindinstI am dumping them now good luck

The gentleman pulled out his smart phone, looked at it & said"It's  a two bedroom house.

Finally, do not forget to take into consideration screening tenants and the management of them once you have them. 

There were definitely  A LOT of headaches and challenges along the way (which I won't go into because this post is already too too long) - but after total tenant turnover in the first month, I've got all 4 units rented to properly screened tenants.  

That can easily be done over the phone and I would not waste valuable time in the market talking about HUD contracts, wiring funds, etc.  

From there it's one phone call away from a quick check.

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Out of 5 contractors , with the most classic excuses for the delayed bid for 3 weeks or just not answering their phones and returning emails, which has been disappointed and frustrating.

Sorry Melissa, did that on my phone and replied to wrong post.