The two main motivations seller’s opt for a sub to sale is (1) no equity in the property of negative equity (2) wanting to obtain a higher than market price. 5.

Yeah, SALE prices. 

Then, they will fund a portion of the purchase price (80%-100%) and usually 100% of the rehab on a reimbursement basis. 

I have heard people say similar things about the home office deduction, or vehicle expenses - if it's valid, I'll take it every time. 

That looked like it had great potential, since purchase prices were significantly lower.

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

Back in 2020, the median price range for this area was around $200,000.   

.- Understand the areas that are most in demand for renters are likely the areas where owner occupants begin to push purchase prices to the point where the property barely cash flows as an investment at first.

Remember, prices are very geocentric--they can vary greatly based on location, especially for labor.

I am faced with a decision of paying 50k> to purchase a lot in a regulatory flood way or >75k to purchase a lot not a flood zone.Obviously as investors, the numbers matter, so is this an action I should enact on or should I avoid the flood zone and purchase the higher priced property or take the risk?