What I would do is have something in writing as part of the offer that my bid is based on the systems in working order (or some estimated life span left)We will spend $30k to inspect them all and if any are deemed required to be replaced we will credit X at closing.

I chuckle these days when I have friends mention a Canadian "ghetto".The barrier to entry (housing prices) would be the biggest factor in my opinion and therefore you'd need significantly greater capital to get started compared to the US.I had done some personal research in the past regarding investing in the US as a Canadian and you could do it from both ends:Canadian using a Canadian bank to finance a US property (think retirees buying places in FL or AZCanadian using a Canadian based bank that now has a foothold in the US (ie, TD, RBC, even Scotia)Canadian using a US bank to qualify for a property - clearly more work and have to talk to the right places.I won't get into my opinions of the housing market back in Canada in general, but opportunities will present themselves at all times...I just think you'll spend a lot more time and energy having to pursue it and garner a significant amount of capital to get started.

States have different requirements for licensing (and the TYPE of license) based on whether you will be earning a salary or commission.

•Best For: Investors seeking flexible access to funds over time for varying costs.Home Equity Loan (HELoan)•Lump Sum: Provides a one-time lump sum of cash, ideal for covering specific, immediate costs.

The permitting process can vary depending on the specifics of the project, such as the size and scope of the renovation and the zoning of the property.If the property is zoned as single-family, there may be additional requirements to meet in order to legally convert the garage into an ADU.

This is the base of your pyramid.

It's crucial to research and compare these companies based on their quality of construction, design options, and customer reviews.

@Dave FosterMy interpretation is that she lived in the house for atleast 2 years but it is unsure based on what she mentioned.Mentions purchased in 2020(not sure what month)mentions rented for a little bit over a year(not sure when it is started to be rented out)

A loan option you could look into that will potentially preapprove you for more is a DSCR (Debt service coverage ratio) loan, which is based on the rental income of the investment property you are looking to purchase, instead of based on your personal income for a conventional loan.

Two people in foreclosure, 200000 people in foreclosure, doesn't mean they are motivated to sell their house just because they are in foreclosure.The whole premise of lists , or classifying and labeling people/"motivated sellers", based on their situation, is completely wrong.If dealing with a foreclosure increases your chances of motivation, how come you need to send 1000 letters to the foreclosure list to get one deal?