After flipping a few homes, we have found that buyers can be pretty aggressive in their requests for "repairs" during the due diligence process.  Unless we note otherwise in the listing information or disclosures, we ...

New to the REI community and looking to get some great guidance and advice from the seasoned vets and learn as much as I can.Been investigating business opportunities for the last few years, and have recently been investigating REI and all the strategies and opportunities available.

I feel at this point I should mention that I do not use coercion to get my contract signed, nor do I actually walk into the house with it literally "in hand". 

We would like to follow the BRRR strategy and would likely be looking for something in the 50-60k price range.  

I like the strategy.

I don't know if they got caught up in the bidding process or they have a fix strategy that I couldn't figure out. 

the numbers are as follows:purchase price: $ 25,000rehab costs:      $   5000closing costs     $   3000ARV                   $ 60,000 ( professional appraisal)projected profit              $32,000I have purchased several houses in this city and currently own 2 right in this neighborhood, in fact, one right on this same street. the code enforcement officer in this city and i are literally on a first name basis and he has never, ever set foot inside any of my rehab projects because, in his words, " i trust your work". i feel greatly confident in my knowledge of this neighborhood and its ability to sell quickly. 

Buy or inherit and hold all their lives while working the properties for income.I've seen teachers, firemen, software engineers and all sorts of people utilize both strategies successfully.

i guess it depends on your strategy.  

Now, all you need is to get clarity on your investment strategy.