My plan is to save a years salary before I take the plunge in order to have a safety net and not feel pressure to take on bad deals just to get a deal.

Fixing up any problems, moving stuff out and super-cleaning for showings, and having the pressure of getting their old home "under contract" before moving on with their new home, can all be very stressful for them.

I am trying to understand the bigger picture in terms of what kind of pressure they are to get rid of these properties they have taken back given they aren't suppossed to be in the rental business.

Don't pressure them in the videos, but by the third video give them a reason to call for the no obligation assessment of their particular situation.In 3 days you'll have more of a relationship with them than any other home buyer.Again, I don't buy homes and 3 days may be too long, but the idea is to get them to contact you for information so that you can build trust in short period of time.I'm not offended by anyone else striking these ideas down or improving them.

So I just held them.At least I think I'm worried, I am now on blood pressure med's.

Rent (tenant quality, rental market pressures, etc)4.

If that part of the house is in such bad shape i bet it needs new furnace water heater, definitely new paint, pressure wash the siding, New windows, doors, hardware refinish the floors assuming the hard wood is in good condition.

Maybe I'm being too sensitive regarding Company 1 guy's salesmanship pressure, considering the company appears to be reputable.

Its human nature to feel pressured and rushed.

Those high pressure times make us the toughest.