Sales are strong, especially for 1st time home buyer properties.

Until you gain at least a basic comfort level with estimating costs, you are at the mercy of the contractor whether you pay them to give you a bid or not.  

as usual, my questions are very basic, so I appreciate your patience. 

Have a real problem with real estate agents, buyers brokers, etc.  

The case can be assigned to the buyer and if the tenant did not move when agreed to, it could be enforced by the new owner.Then again, if the tenant gets wind that the property has sold he may bring a defense to court that the old owner can not maintain the eviction and the case could be thrown out leaving the new owner to start over.I am involved in one right now representing the seller.

Because you (the buyer) form an LLC to protect your assets and limit liability. 

Rudy Pierre Looks like you're looking for serious buyers/flippers in the tri-county area?

I say all that to let you know that I've got a basic grasp on most of the concepts involved, but I'm really looking to learn under an experienced and successful mentor.As for what I have to offer you in exchange, I will be your personal assistant.

We basically offer all of the services of a turn-key company without the commitments.

Land can be much harder to find buyers for unless you are in a area with a building boom.