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Thank You @Harsh Khoont check out The Mecklenburg Times for preforeclosures/foreclosures.

Are you uninsured that whole time?

On large liens, ($15k +) where there is a risk of tying up money and budget for a long time is a risk, we usually do a quick bankruptcy search.

This is an exceptionally bad idea because both the buyer and seller are ticking time bombs.

I am a full time employee with little kids.

Let's set up a time to chat! 

In the process of evicting tenant, will likely owe $20k + at time of eviction. 

Here's my #1 dissatisfier in dealing with agents: Most have NO idea how to evaluate investment properties.I HATE when agents bring me a so-called "deal" without having first determined whether it actually makes sense financially.Then, when I do run the numbers and calculate a cash flow of $50/mo and a cash-on-cash return of 3%, I feel violated, like my time has been totally wasted.And, that's the last "deal" I'll ever consider from that agent!

The wholesaler isn't a competent contractor or even a competent investor themselves 99% of the time, so you have to decide who you want to rely upon for estimates.