Though our business isn't a charity, we do look at the bigger picture when dealing with people, and make a judgment on whether or not we think their circumstances are a bump in the road, or an overall pattern.

We identified it but ensuring all faucets were off, not leaking and checked the water meter to see if it was still flowing water.

From the test narratives described above, they concluded the Gordons were involved in a pattern of discrimination against people with disabilities, citing in the first case Gordon required deposits for companion animals even if there was a doctor’s letter, and in the second case that the deposit depended on the validity of the doctor’s letter.

If the prior company is out of business you may be either S-O-L (an multi-industry term), or...You could go back to the prior insurance company, identified on the recorded transfer deed, and ask them to insure your transaction, or...Offer to personally indemnify the insurer of the last transaction, if you believe you have about a zero % chance if one of the lien holders sticking their head up and making a claim.

When the city does their inspections, they will identify anything needing repairs before it passes the inspection.

Even if your sphere of influence doesn't need your services, perhaps you'll get some referrals.3) Direct mail: identify landlords in your target area, then send several marketing pieces over a period of time.With all 3 prongs, always be helpful & give away something free such as a report, listings, or analysis.

Hey All,

Im looking to flip my first property in what I see as a niche market. My first question is: how do you know what holds value? Secondly, how do you estimate repairs precisely?

Alex

Many different ways to perform income verifications, I have a post in this next thread that identifies a few:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/69795-prospective-tenant-income-verification-questionBut for self-employed, 2 years of tax returns is pretty much the way to go; have them make copies for you, and have them complete a 4506T from the IRS so that you can confirm that the figures on the copy agree with what the IRS received.Since they have a mortgage, I look for two things there whenever I really want to be thorough.

Once you do a couple and you are able to identify methods to streamline your processes, only then will it seem easier.

Identify whether the landlord is building their portfolio, or if they want to sell.